Cleaner at Foundation Institute of Africa (FIA)

DEPARTMENT:         Administration

SUPERVISOR:           HR & Admin Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Daily, weekly and periodic cleaning duties relating to classrooms,Toilets, offices, student accommodation and recreational areas.

• Ensure areas are locked after servicing (unless otherwise directed).
• Collect and return keys to the office after each shift.
• Have a knowledge and understanding of fire procedures as laid down by the college in compliance with OSH Act.

• Carry out any reasonable duty requested by the management.
• Look after and clean daily all equipment used. Ensure chemicals are locked away after use
• Report any faults in equipment or maintenance required to fixtures and fittings.
• Report any accident and perform duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Deliver excellent Customer Service
• Sweep floors with brushes or mop sweepers.
• Mop with wet or damp mops
• Vacuum carpeted areas, stairwells, corridors, common room, offices and “spot” clean carpets.
• Dust, wipe, wash or polish as necessary – furniture, ledges, windowsills, external surfaces of cupboards, skirting boards, mirrors, pipework, shelves and fitments.
• Clean toilets, hand basins, sinks and shower areas.
• Clean kitchen equipment, Cookers, fridges, fridges/freezers, microwaves, tables, chairs, bins, cupboards and work surfaces.
• Any other duty as may be given from time to time

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience within an environment where a high standard is expected
• Working without direct supervision
• Proven customer service experience.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team
• Able to communicate in English or Swahili.

Personal Attributes

• The post-holder needs to have a strong work ethic and take pride in their work, carrying it out to a high standard. A full understanding of the role that the Department plays within the life of the College and the impact that it has will aid this.
• Good communicate skills are required so that the post-holder can build a good rapport with all College Fellows, staff, students and visitors and interact with them in a friendly and helpful manner.
• The person needs to develop and maintain good working relationships and communicate positively and clearly within his or her team.