Cleaner at Geoscience

Overall Job Purpose : To undertake cleaning duties as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor, using the prescribed methods and frequencies in line with the requirements of the cleaning specifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Unit Administration and Office Support

• Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points
• Clean all the offices; venues; general kitchens; corridors, elevators, public areas, and restrooms as per the daily/ weekly schedule
• Prepare facilities for meetings and training
• Cleaning walls, windows, and doors as well as emptying and cleaning waste bins
• Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish, and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training)
• Using electrically powered pick-up machines
• Dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, shelves, and fitments
• Replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) used at various points of cleaning service
• Clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers, and drinking fountains
• Use of chemical agents as directed by the Supervisor Cleaning in the discharge of cleaning operations or maintenance procedures, after receiving proper instructions and training
• Adhere to the cleaning checklist and ensure that it is completed and signed daily
• Cleaning of machines and equipment after use
• Report all faults or broken cleaning machines and equipment to the Supervisor Cleaning for repairs
• Adhere to emergencies and relieve schedule when required and requested by the supervisor
• Ensure that the issue forms are correctly filled in when collecting products and equipment
• Ensure that the appropriate CGS personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn according to the task performed
• Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act and related regulations when utilizing tools equipment and machinery

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, and procedures
• Cleaning and Housekeeping Skills
• Basic literacy (ability to read and write)
• Basic numeracy (ability to count)
• Reliable and hardworking

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• ABET Certification/ Grade 10, and/or Certificate in Cleaning and Housekeeping.
• At least 06 months working experience
• Ability to read and write will be an added advantage.