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Since 1991, RNA has been providing top-notch commercial janitorial services to clients across the U.S. As a Woman Based Enterprise (WBE), RNA takes pride in providing opportunity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, and identity. A diverse workforce brings new ideas, produces unity, and drives productivity. RNA is an equal opportunity employer.

Job title: Custodian

The school custodian will work as part of a team to perform a variety of regular and one-off cleaning tasks and duties as directed by their supervisor/line manager.

Purpose: To provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the school.

Reports to: Cleaning Supervisor, Site Manager

Main Responsibilities

• Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of your designated area and for maintaining high and consistent standards
• Take initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the rota but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards.
• Liaise with Supervisor, Site Manager and School Caretakers and other members of staff as required to ensure the cleaning rota operates smoothly around both school events and outside lets.
• Report cleaning supplies requirements and stock levels to the line manager.
• Ensure Health & Safety, quality and general procedure compliance
• Work as part of a team and support other members of the cleaning team to meet standards and school objectives
• Report any Health and Safety issues to the Supervisor, Site Manager and School Caretakers

Knowledge

• Some knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations as they relate to the operation of cleaning equipment and the dilution of cleaning materials.
• Knowledge of COSSH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and the safe use of chemicals.
• Knowledge of cleaning best practices.

Experience

• Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
• Vacuuming
• Dusting
• Mopping
• Scrubbing
• Buffing
• Disposing of waste
• Replenishing consumables

Personal Attributes

• Willingness to clean any area of the school as requested by the supervisor.
• Willingness to take personal responsibility for standard of work carried out.
• Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, to further knowledge
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality on all school matters
• Will need to be able to manage some heavy lifting
• Work as part of a team

Skills

• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team
• Ability to work in an organized and methodical manner
• Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Being physically capable
• Communication, math and reading
• Customer service and sound judgement
• Efficiency and discretion
• Honesty and integrity
• Motivation and flexibility
• Respect and professionalism
• Time management and multitasking
• Understanding and following safety rules
• Understanding and carrying out set tasks
• Understanding of health and safety regulations