Cleaner - Morayfield State School

Morayfield State School are seeking a self-motivated and dedicated Cleaner to join their team. This is a permanent full time position and the commencement date will be negotiated with the successful applicant. The Cleaner will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support.

About us:

Situated in the heart of Morayfield, our school provides education from Prep to Year 6 within a supportive framework of high expectation. Opening in 1873, our school has a proud history, strong community and is committed to the high standard of education for all students. All students at Morayfield State School are encouraged to demonstrate our school values of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible in their actions, every day in every way in every location. Our school motto of 'Aim High' is something that we support every student to do throughout their learning journey.

Your role:

As the Cleaner, you will:

• 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 include:

• Cleaning windows, pictures, doorknobs, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, glass doorsand 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/orsurrounding buildings.
• Dusting including student and office furniture, equipment and fans.
• Hosing.
• Removal of graffiti.
• Sweeping and vacuuming.
• Vinyl/timber floor maintenance including buffing, stripping and polishing.
• Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.
• Activating and disarming school security systems as required.
• Locking and unlocking buildings.
• 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 (Facilitiesand/or Grounds).
• Referring members of the public to relevant school personnel as required.
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisoror nominated delegate.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) 
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of 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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )