Cleaning Operative Location: Vega building (Gylemuir Edinburgh) 2 posts 1=15hrs 2=12.5 52weeks) Salary: £26,205-£26,525(pro rata for part time permanent). As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments. * Trusted employer * Security offered by permanent positions * Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours * Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts * Paid annual leave (where applicable) * Excellent pension scheme * Opportunities to progress to supervisory level * Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme * Community connection - looking after your community's essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours. As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development. MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES * To empty litter and recycling bins. * The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings. * The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables. * Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages. * The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties. * Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required. * The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met. *Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative and in this particular role, you will be required to be a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing. Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role.
