Cleaning Officer

Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service

Townsville, Northern QLD

Cleaning Services (Trades and Services)

Full time

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The position contributes to the achievement of a physically and environmentally safe workplace/residence through effectively and efficiently maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of all property, fittings, surfaces, equipment and materials to acceptable standards. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Undertake cleaning in accordance with TAIHS Policy and Procedures, and at the advice of Line Manager

Perform all cleaning tasks within an allocated area as instructed for any shift including: 

Clean and maintain internal and external public areas including toilets, recreational areas, entry ways, foyers, bathroom / toilet blocks, verandas /balconies, stairs et

Sweep, mop floors, dusting

Bathrooms and bathroom fixtures, showers, toilets etc

Internal and low level external window cleaning

Clean tables and chairs

Windows, fans, air vent covers

Cleaning of outside of fridges excluding drug, vaccine and blood fridges

Attend and clean casual spills 

Ensure appropriate signage is in place when ‘wet cleaning’ is in progress

Adhere to cleaning procedures for specialised areas including the Primary Health clinic areas and outreach clinical area (as applicable to work location)

Maintain tidy and clean linen storage 

Put out new linen bags and take full linen bags to linen collection areas/ trolleys (as applicable to work location)

Follow colour code procedures for reusable / single use cleaning equipment

Replenish consumables including but not limited to hand towels, toilet paper, liquid soap

Ensure all cleaning equipment is in good working order

Maintain adequate stock supply at all times (as appropriate to work location)

Store and secure cleaning equipment, chemicals, machinery and stock in the work location

Receipt, checking and unpacking of non-sterile stores delivery (as applicable to work location)

Removal of waste

Clean and remove Garbage Bins for collecting all types of waste and recycling, replacing bin liners

Collect all waste, recycling, and dispose of waste through the designated waste streams

If segregation or other problems are observed report to the manager

Perform all waste management duties associated with infectious cleaning procedure. This includes collection and disposal of general waste (all clinical waste, sharps containers will be removed by health staff)

Ensure all MSDS are available and current 

Ensure the economic use of all materials and equipment

Promotes and contributes to a safe, secure environment for staff, clients and visitors

Other cleaning duties as directed by the Facilities Lead/Senior Cleaning Supervisor

Report on equipment and material usage and requirements.

For more details, please read the full position description here

Applications open for 3 weeks (until 12/12)

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For all inquiries contact: hr@taihs.net.au