Cleaner In Charge

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Jilbup Primary School Cleaner In Charge 00044027 Level 3, $1, - $1, (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS854254

This is a permanent part-time ( position commencing Term 1, 2024

Jilbup Primary School is seeking an organised, reliable and team orientated Cleaner in Charge to join the school support team.

The Cleaner In Charge is responsible for opening/closing the school (including setting the security alarm system) and will carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other items of general cleaning. They will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, general cleaning, and other such duties as required.

In consultation with the Manager Corporate Services, they will be responsible for the ordering and management of cleaning resources, maintenance of cleaning equipment, timetabling of rosters, and vacation cleaning procedures, which will include the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, and other such duties as required. 

The successful applicant will organise and supervise our cleaning team (including arranging of relief staff) and provide on the job induction training for all new cleaning staff, conduct monthly cleaning inspections as well as record and respond to issues and concerns detailed in the communication book. They should also have a sound knowledge of safe work procedures and be responsible for reporting any maintenance issues or hazards to the Manager Corporate Services. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships with our whole school community and is able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team. 

Located in Hammond Park, Jilbup Primary School is a new school opening in 2024, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The new school will include an administration block, early childhood teaching block, teaching blocks with general learning areas, inclusive education room and specialist rooms for art and science. It will also be equipped with a library, covered assembly area, music room, oval and hard courts. The ethos of our school is summed up by ‘Love Learning’, we want every child to love coming to school, every teacher to love their students and our community to love our school. 

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements (selection criteria):

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff.

Experience in school or commercial cleaning.

Experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.

Ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.