Mudgeeraba State School is seeking a dependable and hardworking Cleaner to work a split shift, to help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. Duties include cleaning classrooms, offices, toilets, corridors, and common areas; vacuuming, mopping, dusting, emptying bins, and sanitizing surfaces. The successful applicant will follow workplace health and safety procedures, work independently or as part of a team, and take pride in maintaining high cleanliness standards. Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as training may be provided. This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.40FTE), 28 hours per fortnight

Job details

About our School:

Mudgeeraba State School is a proud and inclusive community primary school where every child is welcomed and supported to succeed. Enrolling at our school reflects a commitment to our core values of Kindness, Honesty and Integrity and marks the beginning of a child's journey as a Mudgee learner. We are committed to providing diverse opportunities for all students to achieve success through high expectations, quality teaching and learning, and the delivery of the Australian Curriculum using evidence-based and systematic practices. Our purpose is to inspire, educate and support every child to reach their potential and confidently progress to their next stage of learning.

About the Role:

• Contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support.
• Ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor, in accordance with the approved school cleaning program.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Cobweb and mildew control, utilising extendable equipment as necessary.
• 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, sweeping and vacuuming.
• Removal of graffiti.
• Vinyl/timber floor maintenance including buffing, stripping and polishing.
• Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.

Security

• Activating and disarming school security systems as required.
• Locking and unlocking buildings.

Liaison

• Liaise with Principal/Business Manager concerning purchase and/or replacement of cleaning materials.
• Reporting security, safety, damage concerns to the Principal/Business Manager or Schools Officer (Facilities and/or Grounds).
• Referring members of the public to relevant school personnel as required.

Please note this role is a split shift role.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER693132_26T - Role Description (PDF, 297KB)
  Role Description