Cleaner

The post-holder will carry out the range of duties outlined below: 1. Duties and Responsibilities 1.1 Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub and dry, strip and re-polish floors using appropriate equipment; 1.2 Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method; 1.3 Clean toilet and shower area including the fixtures and fittings; 1.4 Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces including glass partitions up to 3.35 m. Polishing furniture where appropriate; 1.5 Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

2. General Conditions 2.1 All duties must be carried out to comply with: (a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978; (b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; (c) The COSHH Regulations; (d) Codes of Practice.

2.2 All duties will be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job; 2.3 Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with the College Procedure; 2.4 Absence must be reported in line with the College’s Procedure and the relevant forms must be completed and signed by the Estates Manager or delegated representative; 2.5 When carrying out cleaning duties protective clothing or work wear issued must be worn; 2.6 Flat-soled enclosed-toe footwear should be worn when carrying out cleaning duties; 2.7 Any cleaning equipment issued must be used and cared for in an appropriate and safe manner, with any defects being reported immediately; 2.8 All necessary paperwork must be completed; 2.9 Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee; 2.10 Comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures on all aspects of equality; 3. Training 3.1 Employees will accept any training for jobs graded at a higher level than their own. Payment will only be made where there is a requirement by the authority for the higherlevel duties to be carried out; 3.2 Employees must accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties up to and including their own grade. The training to include: • Induction training; • Refresher training; 4. Other Duties 4.1 Falling within the purview of the grade as required; 4.2 Undertake any other duties as required by the College’s Principal and Chief Executive or persons carrying his delegated authority; 4.3 This list of duties is not exhaustive. The postholder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties in order to meet any changing operational requirements; 5. Comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures on all aspects of equality; 6. Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements and legislation in accordance with College policies and procedures; 7. Ensure full compliance with the College’s quality assurance systems and procedures in accordance with College policies and procedures; 8. Undertake any other duties as required by the College’s Principal and Chief Executive or persons carrying his delegated authority.

The list of duties is not exhaustive. The postholder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties in order to meet any changing operational requirements. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Terms and conditions of employment are those as laid down by the Non-Teaching Negotiating Committee for Further Education in Northern Ireland and will include locally agreed terms and conditions.

Salary Scale Band 2 Scale Column Point 3, £24,027 to Point 4, £24,404 per annum pro rata. New appointments will normally be placed on the first point of the scale.

Hours of Work The hours of work will not normally be less than 12.5 per week. The hours of duty which may be on any of the College sites will be such as laid down to meet the needs of the College and may include periods of duty after, as well as before 5.00 pm on any Monday to Friday.

Annual Leave Entitlement Entitlement to annual leave is 23 days pro rata in a full holiday year in addition to 12 public and extra statutory holidays. Entitlement to leave in the first year of employment is pro-rata to the number of months completed.

Pension Scheme There is an Occupational Pension Scheme relating to employment with the College. Further details will be provided on appointment.

Other Employment No other employment should be entered into during the period of employment with the North West Regional College. No employment by or in the service of another person or body should be undertaken except with express approval of the Principal and Chief Executive.

POLICIES All staff have an obligation to comply with the statutory duties relating to Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and will be required to contribute to the implementation of the College’s Equality Scheme drawn up in accordance with this legislation. The North West Regional College as a public authority is committed to the promotion of Equality of Opportunity in accordance with the Northern Ireland Act 1998 Section 75. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas in which smoking bins are located. This document can be made available in a range of formats, please contact HR Services with your requirements.