Cleaner-Ryan Catholic College, Asutralia

Job Description

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan is seeking an experienced and dedicated Cleaner. This role is a term time, permanent working 38 hours during school terms and will commence from 20 January 2025. The Cleaner contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the college by providing a high level of cleanliness to the facilities. The Cleaner will work within a team to provide a clean, safe and pleasant environment for students and employees and create a physical environment that is conducive to learning and safe student movement.

Key Accountabilities

The tasks required to be completed in this position include emptying rubbish bins, cleaning toilet facilities, dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning glass surfaces and other tasks reasonably required of a cleaner.

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to

• Maintaining a clean and safe learning and working environment for students, staff and visitors to the College in line with cleaning schedules and processes
• Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, polishers and blowers ensuring a commitment to safe operating procedures
• Sweeping, mopping and buffing tiled floors
• Vacuuming carpets, mats and other floor surfaces
• Dusting desks, tables, shelves and ledges
• Collecting litter, emptying and washing rubbish bins
• Removing graffiti from desks, chairs and walls
• Cleaning windows, fans, fridges, stoves, toilets, sinks and basins
• Sweeping, blowing and hosing/pressure cleaning paved areas
• Locking up rooms including windows, doors and turning off lights.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same – the successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
• This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process. For some positions, it may be necessary for the successful applicant to be immunized against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission. The following will be required for the role of Cleaner: Hepatitis A & B Vaccinations.
• Desirable Criteria
• Ability to operate commercial and industrial cleaning equipment
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets for chemical substances used and appropriate storage of same.
• Please see the Position Description for more information.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives.