Duties of the Post:
The main duties of the post will include:
The duties of the post, some of which will require physical effort such as standing for long periods,
waking distances, pushing and pulling and climbing stairs
The cleaning and preparation of various areas in the academic and associated buildings such as
seminar rooms, offices, male and female toilets, corridors, lifts, laboratories, meeting rooms and
gymnasiums.
To carry out various types of cleaning tasks so that cleaning specification standards are achieved.
Replenishment of consumables such as soap, hand sanitiser and toilet rolls.
Cleaning of external areas.
Refuse and recycling collection.
Fault reporting.
The operation of mechanical cleaning equipment (following suitable training).
To provide cleaning cover across all University buildings including the residential buildings as and
when required by management.
Responding to emergency cleaning requests including the clear up of floods, offensive waste and
sharps.
Participation in all training that is deemed to be necessary by Soft FM Services.
To provide support when necessary to all other Soft FM Services groups.
University of Essex Campus Services Limited
Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
T 01206 873753 E uecs@essex.ac.uk
University of Essex Commercial Services Limited is registered in England and Wales with registered number 2534817 and
the registered office of Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ.
The use of ICT equipment for annual leave applications, self-certification etc.
Follow health and Safety guidelines at all times, particularly:
C.O.S.H.H (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
P.P.E (Personal Protective Equipment)
Working at Heights
Kinetic Manual Handling
Ensuring that all cleaning materials and equipment are stored safely at all times and that only
approved cleaning materials as detailed in the C.O.S.H.H register are used.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Soft FM Services or their
nominee
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