Cleaning Chargehand

Responsible for supervising the cleaning of all internal areas of the High school. 30 hours per week Purpose - To ensure a clean internal environment of the school 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 Soft Services Area Supervisor, 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.
• Update Maximo daily for any Misuse
Role Tasks
• To maintain a flexible daily cleaning schedule of all internal areas of the school.
• To clean allocated areas to a high standard
• Ensure that identified key areas of the school receive priority in the schedule.
• Liaise with the Head Janitor and review the weekly school calendar to identify Lets and school events.
• Liaise with school representative to ensure client satisfaction.
• Check daily that all areas of the school 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 Area Supervisor.
• In conjunction with the Area Supervisor, 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 monthly, order forms for equipment, uniforms and cleaning materials for authorisation by the Area Supervisor.
• Produce a monthly report for 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.
• Securing the building when there is no janitor present onsite.
• Complete training and update training logs for the cleaning team.
• 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 PPP environment.
• BICSc certification to an appropriate level, (preferred but not essential as full training will be given).
• 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.