Cleaning Operative

To assist in the delivery of an excellent, efficient, customer orientated cleaning service to the agreed departmental standard as outlined in the work schedule and cleaning specification.

The role

The post holder will provide an excellent cleaning service in any of the following areas on any University sites- offices, teaching rooms, bedrooms, corridors, toilets and bathrooms, shower areas and servicing rooms. Tasks can include vacuuming, damp dusting, washing windows, emptying recycling/waste bins, making beds.

The successful candidate will ensure that potential hazards, damages and breakages are reported promptly.

It is also important that the role holder creates an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports all students

• Ability to work as part of a team.


• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods


• Personal commitment to equality and an understanding of what this means in practice


• Ability to work on own initiative


• Flexibility in working arrangements


• Understanding of how diversity issues may impact on student accommodation needs


• Ability to relate to student population
  
  Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.