Cleaner - British Government

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Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory: Estates

Main Purpose of Job:

The main purpose of this role is undertake cleaning of the BHC/DFID offices to ensure a comprehensive cleaning service is provided in compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect sinks, counter tops, toilets, mirrors, floors etc.
• Polish metalwork such as fixtures and fittings
• Replenish bathroom supplies
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors using brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners
• Handle other floor works such as scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors
• Dust furniture, equipment, partitions etc.
• Empty wastebaskets and recyclables and transports to disposal area
• Clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture, using vacuum cleaner (hip or backpack)
• Wash walls and woodwork.
• Wash windows, door panels, partitions, sills etc.
• Ensure the interior and exterior of the office is kept clean and safe
• Provide cover for other cleaning staff as and when required.
• Any other duties assigned by Line Manager.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Ability to clean.
• Ability to speak and understand English.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Ability to speak and understand Ghanaian languages.

Required competencies

Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service