Job Details

Scrubbing of internal and external hard floors, walkways and other areas as might be directed.

Wall wash, high cleaning of walls, associated furniture, fixtures, fittings and internal window cleaning.

Collection and removal of bulk/bagged refuse from all areas on the estate.

Emptying of external litterbins and rotation of paladin refuse stores.

Litter picking/leaf clearing/snow clearing.

Cleaning of major spillage, soilage and other deposits.

3. To attend training sessions organised by supervisory staff, to use new equipment after training and to carry out new methods or procedures as and when directed.

4. To follow all procedures relevant to maintaining the security of Council

property as directed.

5. To clean, maintain and store all cleaning equipment and materials as directed and to report all defective equipment and materials to the Supervisor.

6. To note when cleaning materials and other supplies are required and to order or request that an order be placed for the necessary materials and supplies with the Supervisor.

7. To be responsible for the security of all cleaning equipment and materials under the employees control.

8. Carry out all duties with due regard to:

Health and Safety at Work Act
The Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy

Job context

Reporting to:

Southwark Cleaning Supervisor and/or Team Leader

Organisational Objectives :

Contribute to the Department’s development and implementation of the Council’s corporate objectives including:

Health & Safety in the workplace

Performance Management and Investors in People

Equal Opportunities and Managing Diversity

Customer Care Policy

Quality Initiatives

Financial Responsibilities :

None

Contacts:

Contact will be at an operational level and will include:

Members of the public
Council officers of the E & H department and council wide.
External bodies such as Keep Britain Tidy, Capital Standards.

Grade/Conditions of Service:

Grade : 2

Contractual hours: 36 hours, Monday to Saturday

Person Specification

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

An understanding of, and commitment to, the Council’s Equality and Diversity Policies in connection with employment and service provision.
A minimum of 2 years experience of working in a cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management or related work environment.

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Experience:

E S I

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

3. Ability to carry out all aspects of estate cleaning and street cleansing as directed.

4. Ability to work without close and frequent supervision.

5. Ability to complete safety checks on all tools, materials and equipment used to undertake duties.

Ability to prioritise work to ensure service delivery is maintained.

Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to on going changes.

Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as provided.

E S I

D I

E I

E S I

E I

Special Conditions of Recruitment:

There will be a requirement to work outside normal working hours.

Key:

E = Essential , D = Desirable , I = Evaluated at Interview, S = Shortlisting Criteria

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