General Cleaner (P17) (Facilities Management Division: Cleaning, General Work & Waste Management) (X2 POSTS)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
Cleaning & Waste Management services tasks detailed are:
- Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops.
- Mopping with wet and damp mops.
- Suction cleaning carpeted areas and spot cleaning carpets.
- Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving instruction).
- To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, windowsills, external surfaces of cupboards, and all appropriate areas.
- Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste to designated collection points.
- To replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required.
- To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers and drinking fountains.
- The correct use and mixing of chemical agents as directed by the Supervising Officer in the discharge of cleaning operations or maintenance procedures, after receiving proper instructions.
- To undertake wall washing or inside windowpane cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm’s extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programmes. To ensure duties daily are conducted with responsibility and accountability. Requiring minimal supervision.
Compliance & Health and Safety
- Follows all health and safety regulations
- Understands and ensures the implementation of the university’s Health and Safety policy, and emergency Fire procedures
- Promotes safe working practices within the university grounds
- Wears uniform and or protective clothing when performing duties
- Ensures all equipment, machinery and buildings are secure, keeps he tools shed/mess room clean and tidy.
Client / Customer Service Delivery
- Executes tasks assigned by lines as agreed.
- Documents routine inspection and maintenance activities according to assigned environment as clients to campus cleaning.
- Ensure stocks and maintains rooms for the allocated environments.
- Cooperates with client and provide feedback to LM.
- Maintain respect in communication at all levels.
- Reports any faulty appliances, damaged equipment or any potential hazards.
UJ Policy & Procedures
- Ensure UJ policy and procedure is adhered to within your scope of daily work.
- Live the UJ values.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 10 qualification
- Vocational Certificate (NQF Level 1)
- Relevant cleaning experience
- Applicants must reside in Devland (Proof of residence in Devland will be required upon request)
- Knowledge of basic cleaning
- One -year of work experience within cleaning
- Grade 12 or (NQF level 4)
- High responsiveness to cleanliness
- Ability to work physically under pressure and independently
- Ability to follow instructions with good understanding
- Respectful in interactions with clients/customers in service field.
- Good communication skills
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Must be customer focus on service delivery field.
- Must have basic reading and writing skills
- May be required to work long hours or night work if you are allocated night work
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.