School Cleaner

**Job description**

**Who We Are?**

SERCO is Australia’s leading cleaning, maintenance, and facility services management company. Operating for more than 30 years in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong we have 13,000+ colleagues across the region in the sectors of healthcare, Defence, Community Services and Justice and Immigration.

SERCO is one of the fastest growing facility management service providers in the market, driven by providing a high-quality service to our clients and ensuring job satisfaction for our employees. Our values of Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation are key to our success, guiding us every day to make a difference for our community.

With some exciting opportunities rapidly approaching, we are looking for a number of reliable and skilled cleaners who are interested in joining our team and supporting one of our key clients.

We need School Cleaners in the following areas:
**Upper North Sydney, Northern Beaches, Hornsby Region and Hills Shire.**
Vacancies are across the region in Brooklyn, Cowan, Berowra, Asquith, Turramurra, St Ives to name a few.

**General shifts Timings are 5am - 9am in the morning and 2pm - 6pm in the afternoon.**

There are part-time, full-time, and casual roles available. Part-time applicants will work Monday to Friday on _either_ morning or afternoon shift, full-time will work both shifts Monday to Friday, Casual employees will work to fill in when the normal shift person is off work.

**The Role**:

- General cleaning of designated areas, this could include Classrooms, Hallways, Office Spaces, Specialty rooms, Bathrooms etc.
- Cleaning duties include but are not limited to: Scrubbing surfaces, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning toilets, refilling consumables, cleaning wash basins etc.
- Manual handling and lifting of equipment.
- Closely follow and comply with cleaning procedures and safety requirements for site.
- Support the Cleaning Supervisors to ensure that contractual obligations are met in all aspects of cleaning.

**You Will Have**:

- Valid Australian working rights and current National Police check issued within the last 12 months. We can assist you to obtain this.
- Valid WWC: Working with Children Check (_ESSENTIAL_).
- Minimum 1 year cleaning experience in a similar role (_Desired)._
- Commercial Cleaning experience and proven attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills, presentation, and clear communication.
- Ability to work Independently early in the morning or into the evening.
- High Attention to detail.
- Ability to work safely and adhere to a schedule, this is a fast-paced role.
- A commitment to safety and understanding of safe chemical use. Report all identified hazards and incidents.
- Own reliable Vehicle for work _Desired_ but not required for the role, many sites can be accessed by public transport.

**What's on offer**:

- Inclusive work culture.
- Continual skills training via our online induction, face to face paid training and on-site specific induction.
- Development and career progression opportunities.
- Access to our Employee Assistance program.
- Recognition for Service, rewards, and commendations.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $24.07 - $33.70 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Maternity leave
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Monday to Friday; Can you work 5am-9am or 2pm to 6pm?

**Experience**:

- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- Federal Police Check (preferred)
- Car/Drivers License (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person