Cleaning Chargehand

Responsible for: Supervising the cleaning of all internal areas of the College. Working hours: 22.5 hours per week (6.30am-9am & 4pm-6pm(split shift)) Role Purpose To ensure a clean internal environment of the College premises in line with the output specification. Role Objectives

• To have the overall responsibility for the practical organisation of the day-to-day cleaning operation.
• In consultation with the Operations Manager, to identify the number of cleaning staff required to maintain a clean teaching environment within the set annual budget.
• To monitor stocks of cleaning equipment and materials in order that orders can be placed on a timely basis.
• Complete cleaning staff Return to Work Interviews and any other HR paperwork required.
• To organise appropriate training for all cleaning staff.
• Carry out Staff CPD.
• Carry out new start training.
• Carry out daily audits and recorded weekly audits
Role and responsibilities
• To maintain a flexible daily cleaning schedule of all internal areas of the College.
• To clean allocated areas to a high standard - including but not limited to: -
Vacuuming Scrubber Drying Damp Wiping Stair Cleaning Toilet Cleaning
• Ensure that identified key areas of the College receive priority in the schedule.
• Liaise with the Head Janitor/College representative and review the weekly College calendar to identify lettings and College events.
• Liaise with College representative to ensure client satisfaction.
• Check daily that all areas of the College are cleaned to a satisfactory standard and daily cleaning logs are completed for each work section.
• Undertake any additional cleaning duties as directed, by the Area Supervisor.
• Maintain cleaning staff attendance logs and timesheets for submission to Head Office.
• In conjunction with the Operations manager, interview and recruit sufficient cleaning staff to cover the weekly budgeted cleaning hours.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day personnel management of the cleaning staff, and consulting with the Area Supervisor on any necessary formal procedures.
• Produce on a monthly basis, official order forms for equipment, uniform and materials for authorisation by the Area Supervisor.
• To ensure that tools, equipment, and materials are available as and when required to ensure the effective delivery of the service.
• Investigate and maintain a working knowledge of developments in cleaning equipment and materials and to identify means by which the cleaning operation might be developed.
• Conduct regular site audits to ensure that the specified standard of work is maintained.
• Develop and carry out induction procedures with all new staff.
• Identify formal and informal training needs for all cleaning staff.
• Provide information to the Operations manager for the Training Log.
• To ensure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed, in accordance with company policies.
• Any other reasonable duties.
  
  Supervisory experience in a cleaning environment, preferably in a educational environment.
• BICSc certification to an appropriate level(preferred).
• Experience of operating a management system i.e. ISO 9001:2000, 14001, 18001.
• A pro-active attitude.
• Good IT/computer skills.
• The ability to supervise operatives.
• The ability to deliver in-house training
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and the written word.
• The ability to form relationships with clients and to exceed customer expectation.
• Approachable demeanour and a demonstrable commitment to team working.
• A track record of delivering a similar role.
• A commitment to continuing professional development in relation to themselves and their team members.
• Deliver in house training when required.