School Cleaners - Townsville Catholic Education

Temporary / Contract full-time / part-time job recruited via Catholic Education Office - Diocese of Townsvillle (Kirwan, Queensland, Australia)

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, in a region extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. Our education choices include primary, secondary, Prep-to-Year 12 and boarding facilities. TCE employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil our mission of providing quality educational services through our Catholic school communities. A Catholic education involves much more than simply teaching the educational basics. It encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing them with an excellent education and diverse life experiences that will prepare them to be a contributing member of the community in their adult lives. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.

Job Reference CAS1401
LocationKirwan QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time / Part-Time
Status Temporary / Contract

About this job

Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) is seeking School Cleaners for Casual, Part-Time and Full Time employment at our schools in the Townsville Region.  These positions are to commence as soon as practicable.  

About the role

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

Work is normally performed in a typical interior office and/or classroom environment/outdoors environment and may involve frequent exposure to elements such as weather (sun/wind/rain), dust, dirt, fumes and/or loud noises.

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.

Cleaner using specialised equipment:

  • Ordering supplies and receiving deliveries and/or being given the responsibility for the distribution and maintenance of toilet and other requisites and cleaning materials in buildings/ establishments 
  • Carpet cleaning - operating equipment used in any or all of the following methods - powder systems or liquid shampoo systems or hot water injection and extraction systems (commonly called "steam cleaning")
  • Cleaning windows on the exterior of multi-storied buildings from swinging scaffolds, hydraulic bucket trucks or similar devices
  • Operating "Ride-On" powered sweeping machines ensuring a commitment to safe operating procedures
  • Operating steam cleaning and pressure washing equipment on the exterior of buildings.

General expectations:

  • Any other task as reasonably directed
  • Adhering to cleaning protocols and schedules with a commitment to safe cleaning processes including correct use of cleaning products and chemicals
  • Liaising with the Principal to report any security, safety, damage concerns to eliminate or minimise hazards.

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 travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
  • 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 immunised 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.

It is a requirement of this role that you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. A proof of vaccination will be required as a pre-commencement document.

Desirable Criteria

  • Ability to operate commercial and industrial cleaning equipment
  • Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets for chemical substances used and appropriate storage of same.Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
  • Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

 

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