Cleaner (Position Available & Role Description)

Toongabbie Christian College is a Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational College in the western suburbs of Sydney. The

College is a ministry of Toongabbie Baptist Church. Our purpose is to function as a Christian community in supporting families

by providing quality education to develop the whole person in a Christ-centred, caring environment for life and eternity.

Toongabbie Christian College seeks to appoint a **Cleaner **who will:
٠ Maintain a commitment to a faithful walk with the Lord Jesus Christ

٠ Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the College’s Purpose and Purpose Statements

٠ Commit to a growing understanding of the place of education, teaching and learning from a Biblical Worldview

٠ Set an example to students, staff and parents/carers in matters of faith and conduct

**The Role**

٠ This is a permanent part-time position (0.52 FTE)

٠ Monday to Friday, 3.15pm to 7.15pm (20 hours per week)

٠ Casual employment may be considered

٠ **Commencement date**: As soon as possible

٠ **Remuneration**: In accordance with the current NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement

Schools Operational Service Stream Level 1 Step 2 ($34.17 per hour).

٠ Cleaners are required to stand down 1 week per school holiday.

**Application documentation must include**:
٠ Completed and signed Toongabbie Christian College General Staff Employment Application form available at

٠ CV to demonstrate suitability for the position, outlining cleaning experience in detail, including qualifications,

relevant experience, current position responsibilities and employment history

٠ Current Working With Children Check (Employment) or an ability to obtain such a check

٠ Evidence of a First Aid credential or a commitment to obtain such a credential by the commencement date

**Application process**

٠ **All documentation submitted as a single PDF document**

٠ Specific enquiries regarding this position may be addressed to Mr Trevor Duncan on (02) 8863 2952 or

٠ This position does not have a closing date and will close when a suitable applicant is found. Interviews may

commence upon receipt of suitable applicants.

**Selection process**

The College as a Safe School Organisation actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all children. We are committed to

protecting children from abuse or harm, in accordance with our legal and ethical obligations including Child Safe Standards.

All applicants need to have a current Working with Children Check or be eligible to obtain a WWCC by the time employment

commences.

ROLE D ESCRIPTION***
**CLEANER**

**1. PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION**

The Cleaner is responsible assist the Maintenance Team to ensure a clean, safe and well-maintained facility.

**2. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS**
- Reports to Principal
- Supervisor Groundsman/General Assistant *
- This position Cleaner
- The Groundsman/General Assistant reports to the Maintenance Manager

**3. RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Demonstrated commitment to**

٠ Maintain a commitment to a faithful walk with the Lord Jesus Christ

٠ Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the College’s Purpose and Purpose Statements

٠ Commit to a growing understanding of the place of education, teaching and learning within a Biblical

Worldview

٠ Set an example to students, staff and parents/carers in matters of faith and conduct

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Daily**
- Empty all bins and replace any soiled liners
- Wipe student and teacher desks
- Clean whiteboard and pen trays
- Vacuum carpets
- Clean and disinfect toilet areas (bowls, seats, urinals, wash basins, etc)
- Spot cleaning
- Clean and disinfect hand dryers
- Replenish toilet rolls and hand towels
- Sweep and mop toilet floors (using separate ‘red’ mop and bucket)
- Sweep and mop vinyl in classrooms (using separate ‘green or blue’ mop and bucket)
- Clean wash troughs and splashbacks in classrooms
- Empty vacuum cleaners and replace bag
- Ensure that all windows and doors are locked, blinds are down and air conditioning units and fans

are turned off
- Lock doors and activate the alarm. If you are not the last person, inform another staff member that

you are now leaving.

**2. Tasks to be completed weekly**
- Dust all window sills
- Clean skirting boards
- Other duties as directed

**3. Holiday jobs (if required)**
- Dust blinds, light fittings
- Clean any marks off painted walls and folding partition doors
- Clean all desks, teacher’s tables, filing cabinets, tops of cupboard etc and all other areas requiring

cleaning
- Vacuum all carpets
- Clean urinals and washing troughs (toilets and classrooms) with special cleaner supplied
- Clean the toilet floors by saturating with diluted disinfectant and leave for 15 minutes to allow liquid

to work. Scrub floors and finally hose out and mop the floor area (with help from Maintenance

staff)
- Clean hand marks from walls and light switches using sugar soap
- Clean windows and external where practical
- Clean ceiling fan