Government Cleaner Vacancy โ ABET Certificate | Cleaning Experience Advantageous | Apply Online
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a Cleaner position.
Applicants need an ABET certificate, while previous experience in cleaning services will serve as an added advantage.
The successful candidate will provide basic cleaning services, maintain cleaning equipment, manage cleaning-material stock and ensure that offices, corridors, boardrooms, kitchens, storerooms and restrooms are kept clean and hygienic.
Applicants should also have basic knowledge of cleaning principles, cleaning equipment, chemical use and workplace health and safety requirements.
Job Overview
Position: Cleaner
Minimum Qualification: ABET Certificate
Cleaning Experience: Added advantage
Application Method: Online
Employer/Department: Not stated in the supplied information
Location/Centre: Not stated
Salary: Not stated
Reference Number: Not stated
Post Level: Not stated
Closing Date: Not stated
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An ABET certificate
Experience in cleaning services will serve as an:
Added advantage
This means the supplied vacancy information does not state previous cleaning experience as a compulsory requirement.
Knowledge Required
Applicants should have basic knowledge of:
-Cleaning principles.
-Chemical use, including dilution and mixing.
-Cleaning equipment.
-Health and safety requirements.
-Basic record keeping.
-Applying safety rules.
-Correctly applying and using cleaning chemicals.
Skills Required
Applicants should have:
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal relations.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work safely.
- Ability to use cleaning equipment correctly.
- Ability to use cleaning chemicals appropriately.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide Basic Cleaning Services
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing basic cleaning services within the workplace.
The objective is to help maintain a clean, hygienic and presentable working environment.
2. Clean Offices
The Cleaner will be responsible for cleaning offices.
This may include:
- Dusting.
- Sweeping.
- Scrubbing.
- Vacuuming.
- Cleaning floors.
- Removing waste.
- Maintaining general cleanliness.
3. Clean Corridors
Corridors must be kept clean and presentable.
Duties may include:
- Sweeping floors.
- Scrubbing floors.
- Vacuuming.
- Removing waste.
- Cleaning surrounding surfaces.
4. Clean Elevators
The successful candidate will also assist with cleaning elevators.
Cleaning duties should be performed according to applicable cleaning and safety procedures.
5. Clean Boardrooms
Boardrooms should be kept clean and ready for use.
This may involve:
- Dusting.
- Cleaning floors.
- Emptying waste bins.
- Freshening the room.
- Maintaining general cleanliness.
6. Floor Cleaning
The Cleaner will perform different floor-cleaning activities.
These include:
- Dusting.
- Waxing.
- Sweeping.
- Scrubbing.
- Vacuuming.
- Shampooing floors.
Applicants should understand the importance of using the correct cleaning equipment and products for each task.
7. Clean Walls, Windows and Doors
The successful candidate will also be responsible for cleaning:
- Walls.
- Windows.
- Doors.
These areas should be maintained according to the required cleaning standards.
8. Empty and Clean Waste Bins
The Cleaner will:
- Empty waste bins.
- Clean waste bins.
- Collect office waste.
- Remove office waste.
Waste should be handled appropriately and working areas should remain clean.
9. Freshen Working Areas
The position involves freshening:
- Offices.
- Boardrooms.
- Working areas.
- Kitchens.
- Storerooms.
10. Clean Restrooms
Restroom cleaning will form an important part of the position.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Clean restrooms.
- Refill hand-wash liquid soap.
- Replace paper towels.
- Replace toilet paper.
- Empty waste bins.
- Clean restroom waste bins.
Applicants should understand the importance of hygiene when cleaning restroom facilities.
11. Maintain Cleaning Equipment
The successful candidate will be expected to keep and maintain cleaning equipment.
Cleaning equipment should be used correctly and kept in suitable condition.
12. Manage Cleaning Materials
The Cleaner will assist with managing the stock of cleaning materials.
This includes requesting cleaning materials when required.
Applicants should therefore understand basic stock control and record-keeping practices.
13. Clean Equipment After Use
Cleaning equipment and machines should be cleaned after use.
The vacancy specifically mentions equipment such as:
-Vacuum cleaners.
-Microwaves.
-Other cleaning equipment.
14. Report Broken Equipment
The successful candidate must report broken machines or equipment.
Damaged equipment should not simply be ignored, particularly where it could create a safety risk.
15. Assist With Other Duties
The successful candidate may be required to assist with other duties when necessary.
Applicants should therefore be flexible and willing to assist with reasonable workplace tasks when requested.
Cleaning Chemicals and Safety
Applicants should have basic knowledge of:
- Chemical dilution.
- Chemical mixing.
- Correct chemical application.
- Safe chemical use.
- Workplace safety rules.
Cleaning chemicals should always be used correctly and according to applicable instructions.
Health and Safety
The position requires basic knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Applicants should understand the importance of:
- Following safety procedures.
- Using equipment correctly.
- Using cleaning products correctly.
- Reporting damaged equipment.
- Keeping working areas safe.
- Avoiding unnecessary hazards.
Is Previous Cleaning Experience Required?
The vacancy states:
Experience in cleaning services will serve as an added advantage.
Therefore, previous cleaning experience is beneficial but is not stated as a compulsory minimum requirement in the information supplied.
Applicants without formal cleaning experience should not invent experience.
Instead, focus on genuine relevant skills and abilities.
Qualification Requirement
The vacancy requires:
An ABET Certificate
Applicants should clearly include their qualification on their CV and application.
Application Process:
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