Casual Cleaners
We are currently seeking dedicated and proficient Cleaners to join our school on a casual basis.
School Cleaners play a vital role in the school community by reducing the spread of disease through high standards of cleaning practices and keeping the appearance of the school at a high standard. It is the responsibility of cleaners to deliver a clean and hygienic learning environment for all students.
Hours of casual work can vary between 4:00am and 5:30pm, from Monday to Friday. Split shifts or day shifts may be required.
All casual shifts offered will be for a minimum period of 3:00 hours in duration. Your availability will be registered with the school and casual shifts will be offered according to school needs.
As a Cleaner, you will have responsibility for the following -
• Cleaning windows, pictures, doorknobs, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, glass doors and cupboards
• Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities and sick bays
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment
• Cleaning of concrete, bitumen, asphalt and paved surfaces
• Disposal of rubbish and litter control including removal of material from drains and gutters between and/or surrounding buildings
• Dusting including student and office furniture, equipment and fans
• Hosing
• Removal of graffiti
• Sweeping and vacuuming
• Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal / Business Manager
Requirements for employment with the department –
• You must hold (i.e. have applied for and been issued with) a valid paid Blue Card before you can commence work, and maintain this at all times while employed; and
• Be legally able to work in Australia (you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or you hold a valid visa with permission to work. Evidence of Proof of Work Eligibility is required (e.g. Australian or New Zealand Passport, Australian Birth Certificate and photo identification, an overseas passport and authorisation for a check of the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)); and
• Successfully undergo a Criminal History Check; and
• Complete the prescribed mandatory training requirements for a school Cleaner within one (1) week of commencing employment with the department; and maintain mandatory training requirements on an annual basis to be offered continued casual employment.
Please note – the mandatory training will take approximately 3-4 hours of your own time to complete.
Express your interest -
To express your interest as a casual Cleaner, submit a brief resume including the contact details for two (2) referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor if applicable) and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to the Business Manager at bsm@beachmeress.eq.edu.au.
If you have any questions in relation to this please do not hesitate to contact the Business Manager by email at the above-mentioned email address.