Cleaner - Camooweal State School

Job Reference QLD/NQR604056/24T
Closing date November 27, 2024
Location North West Qld
Type Full-Time
Contact 0475 825 706

About this job

About the Department:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights.  Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision.  Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student. 

About Camooweal State School:

The school's teaching and non-teaching staff are highly skilled and dedicated. The strength and success of the school comes about in large part as a result of their care and skill. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the life of the school and take on a partnership role to enhance the education of their children. In all that we do at Camooweal State School, our focus is on celebrating achievement, improvement and success in a caring environment, where every child is known and valued. Hand in Hand, Together We Can.

About the role:

As the Cleaner, you will:

  • Contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support.
  • Ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor, in accordance with the approved school cleaning program.

Responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning windows, pictures, doorknobs, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, glass doors and cupboards.
  • Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities and sick bays.
  • Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
  • Cobweb and mildew control, utilising extendable equipment as necessary.
  • Cleaning of concrete, bitumen, asphalt and paved surfaces.
  • Disposal of rubbish and litter control including removal of material from drains and gutters between and/or surrounding buildings.
  • Dusting including student and office furniture, equipment and fans.
  • Hosing.
  • Removal of graffiti.
  • Sweeping and vacuuming.
  • Vinyl/timber floor maintenance including buffing, stripping and polishing.
  • Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

To Apply: 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

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