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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Building Cleaner
Position Number:
Directorate: SCS
Service: Property & Fleet Maintenance
Location: Katoomba Depot or Site Based
Date
Created/Updated
17
January 2024
Position Salary
Band:
Band 1
POSITION PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE
To provide cleaning services to ensure Council assets and facilities are kept in a clean,
tidy and hygienic condition for the use of staff and the public.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: (Position Title): Team Leader Building Cleansing
Report to: (Position Number) P00336
Staff Responsibility: Nil
Key Internal Relationships: Other BMCC Staff, team members within the
cleansing service
Key External Relationships: Nil
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Contribute to help Council deliver its sustainability goals.
• Carry out cleaning duties within the sites nominated by the Team Leader.
• Ensure all cleaning undertaken is performed to a high standard of quality.
• Ensure that areas being cleaned are maintained in a secure state in accordance with
directions from the Team Leader.
• Maintain security awareness including setting alarms and reporting all suspicious
activity to the Team Leader.
• Maintain an awareness of cleaning methods and materials.
• Provide support to, and relief of, other cleaning positions as required in other areas and
locations.
• Provide feedback on service levels and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all business policies and procedures.
• Travel to different work locations.
• Review and update all work procedures as directed and report on system failures.
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• Integrate quality, environmental and safety performance into all functions and activities
undertaken.
• Wear uniform / clothing supplied by BMCC as well as required safety clothing and
equipment appropriate to the task being undertaken.
• Continually review and improve work methods where related to this position’s work
activities in regard to best practice in environmental, quality and OH&S.
Guiding Principles
• We act as one organisation responding to the changing needs of our LGA and
community
• We are strategy led, driven by our Community Strategic Plan with clear priorities and
focus
• We are service focused ` we continuously improve service provision and provide
excellent customer service
• We collaborate and work together to achieve our outcomes
• We ensure safety and well-being is at the centre of our organisation, operations and
culture
• We are a financially sustainable organisation, living within our means, ensuring best
value resource allocation
These Guidelines complement the Council’s adopted Values of: Work Together; Work
Safe Home safe; Service Excellence; Value for Money; Trust and Respect; and,
Supporting Community
Workplace Health & Safety
Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils
policies and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are
not limited to: identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your
Supervisor or Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative);
never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the
experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct
equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and
in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied
for the job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal
protective equipment, which the Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety
aware and report any actions to your line manager which will assist the Council to meet
its legal workplace health and safety obligations.
You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition you are required
at all times to comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy.
COMMUNICATION
The position is part of a team where communication and co-operation within the team is
essential to carry out the duties of the position. Escalation of safety or maintenance related
issues is imperative at being successful in this role.
Clear verbal and written communication skills are required to ensure information is relayed
and documented to supervisors.
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JUDGEMENT & PROBLEM SOLVING
The position follows set procedures and schedules, as set out by the appropriate level of
supervision, and works to an established operational program. Areas or situations that
arise from unforeseen circumstances require direct communication to supervisors or team
leaders. This position requires forward planning to ensure that levels of consumables and
materials are always available.
AUTHORITY
The position has no delegations. The position makes minor decisions and any decisions
requiring investigation or consultation are referred to the supervisor.
SKILL, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
ESSENTIAL
• Have proven experience in, and a sound knowledge of office cleaning methods and
procedures.
• Ability to work both unsupervised and in a team environment.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and locations, including weekends.
• Have a proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Be readily adaptable to change, including travelling to a variety of work locations.
• Have knowledge of, and a commitment to, Occupational Health & Safety and Equal
Employment Opportunity principles.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with others and participate in team
discussions
• Maintain an awareness of chemicals and their use and be able to use and understand
a Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Be able to provide own transport to all work locations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• None
DESIRABLE
• Awareness and use of securing buildings and alarm systems.
• Ability to identify issues
• Local knowledge of Blue Mountains area
• Ability to utilise technology to enter data into web based browers
• Willingness to continue learning and take part of organisational training
• Experience in working in a team and alone
• Current First Aid Certificate
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BMCC POSITIONAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS
NOTE: to be completed with the Recruitment Requisition form by the requesting Manager/ Supervisor.
Please contact the WH&S Officer if assistance is required in completing this form.
Position: Officer Building Cleansing
Responsible Manager/ Supervisor: Sharyn Pole – Coordinator Cleansing Services
Signature: Date: 17/1/2024
Complete the physical requirements and
working condition sections of the table below
based on an employees average daily exposure
to the tasks listed. Ratings as follows:
Exposure Level Rating
No Exposure 0
Low Exposure (0 – 2hrs daily) 1
Medium Exposure (2 – 4hrs daily) 2
High Exposure (4 – 8hrs daily) 3
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy Manual Tasks 2 Pushing loads > 5kgs 2
Frequent bending/
stooping
2
Sitting for extended
periods
0
Light Manual Tasks 2 Pulling loads >5kgs 2 Repetitive Lifting 1
Standing for extended
periods
2
Trunk Twisting 2
Extend arms for
reaching
1
Elevating arms above
shoulder height
1
Kneeling for extended
periods
1
Climbing to access/
exit excavations
0 Throwing 0
Walking on uneven
ground
1
Walking for extended
periods
2
Balancing 1 Crawling 0
Hearing above
background noise
0 Depth Perception 0
Colour Vision 1 Fine Manipulation 0 Shoveling/Digging 0
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL
Inside Work 2 Outside Work 1
High Temperatures
> 38deg
0
Low Temperatures
< 3 deg
0
Operating Machinery 1
Working Near
Machinery
2 Working at Heights 0 Noisy Work Areas 0
Vibration 1 Confined Spaces 0
Prolonged Driving
(periods > 2hours)
0 Working Alone 3
Overhead Work 0
Use of computer for
screen-based activities.
1
Prolonged Sitting
(periods > 1hour)
0
Prolonged Standing
(periods > 1 hour)
0
CHEMICALS BIOLOGICAL
Dusts 2 Liquids 1 Pesticide Spraying 0 Herbicide Spraying 0
Working with
Solvents
2 Mists / Fumes 0
Possible exposure to
Hepatitis A, B, C
0
Possible exposure to
Tetanus
1
Gases/ Vapours 0 Odours 1 BIOMECHANICAL
Repetitiveness 2 Fatigue 1
ASBESTOS
Asbestos Awareness √ None of the below
Class B Asbestos Removal
Asbestos Removal and
Supervision
Asbestos Assessor
USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Safety Boots/
Shoes
Yes
Dust Mask/
Respirator
Yes
Protective
Eyewear
Yes Ear plugs/Muffs
Y
es
Hard Hat
N
o
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