What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cleaner position at Townsville Catholic Education?
About the role
Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is seeking an experienced and dedicated Cleaner. The position is Term Time, Fixed Term completing 27.5 hours per week doing split shifts : 5am-8am and 3pm-5 : 30pm . The role commences Term 1, 2025 until 5 December 2025.
The Cleaner contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the college by providing a high level of cleanliness to the facilities. The Cleaner will work within a team to provide a clean, safe and pleasant environment for students and employees and create a physical environment that is conducive to learning and safe student movement.
Key Accountabilities
Work is normally performed in a typical interior office and / or classroom environment / outdoors environment and may involve frequent exposure to elements such as weather (sun / wind / rain), dust, dirt, fumes and / or loud noises.
Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to :
- Maintaining a clean and safe learning and working environment for students, staff and visitors to the College in line with cleaning schedules and processes
- Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, polishers and blowers ensuring a commitment to safe operating procedures
- Sweeping, mopping and buffing tiled floors
- Vacuuming carpets, mats and other floor surfaces
- Dusting desks, tables, shelves and ledges
- Collecting litter, emptying and washing rubbish bins
- Removing graffiti from desks, chairs and walls
- Cleaning windows, fans, fridges, stoves, toilets, sinks and basins
- Sweeping, blowing and hosing / pressure cleaning paved areas
- Locking up rooms including windows, doors and turning off lights.
Cleaner using specialised equipment :
Mandatory Criteria
Please see the Position Description for more information.
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
What we offer
