School Cleaner

Position:  School Cleaner
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Salary Range: $34.07-$35.52 per hour per hour pending experience 
Tenure: Casual
Closing Date:  Monday, 5 September 2022 unless filled prior

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking a School Cleaner. This is a casual position commencing 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. 

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to operate commercial and industrial cleaning equipment
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets for chemical substances used and appropriate storage of same.
• For some positions, it is strongly recommended for the successful applicant to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate: $34.07-$35.52 per hour pending experience 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives.

How to apply

• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• Upload a current resume

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 5 September 2022 unless filled prior.

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