Chargehand

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Role 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 – including but not limited to: -
 •  Vacuuming
 •  Buffing
 •  Scrubber Drying
 •  Damp Wiping
 •  Stair Cleaning
 •  Toilet Cleaning
 •  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 lettings 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 Head Office.
 •  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 on a monthly basis, official order forms for equipment, uniform and 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.
 •  Provide information to the Area Supervisor for the Training Log.
 •  To ensure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed, in accordance with company policies.
 •  Any other reasonable duties.

Skills and Attributes:
 •  Supervisory experience in a cleaning environment, preferably in a PPP environment.
 •  BICSc certification to an appropriate level.
 •  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 demeanor 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.

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