Cleaner

ODYSEEY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job description

Position: Cleaner (Janitorial / Sanitation Staff) Job Location: Oshikhandass, Gilgit Reports To: HR and Admin Officer / Campus Principal 1. Job Purpose The Cleaner maintains high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene across the entire school campus. The role ensures a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors through regular cleaning, waste management, and disinfection of classrooms, washrooms, and outdoor areas. 2. Key Responsibilities (Job Description) Classroom, Corridor & Common Area Cleaning • Daily Sweeping & Mopping. Sweep, mop, and disinfect classrooms, hallways, staircases, libraries, laboratories, and reception areas before school hours and after dismissal. • Furniture & Surface Dusting. Wipe down desks, chairs, whiteboards, windowsills, doors, and high-touch surfaces (such as doorknobs and railings) daily. • Outdoor & Play Area Upkeep. Keep courtyards, playgrounds, walkways, and entrance gates swept and free of litter, leaves, or debris. Washroom Sanitation & Hygiene Control • Deep Cleaning & Disinfection. Scrub, wash, and sanitize student and staff washrooms, toilets, sinks, and mirrors multiple times throughout the school day using approved disinfectants. • Supply Replenishment. Monitor and restock washroom essentials—including liquid soap, toilet tissue, paper towels, and air fresheners—promptly before supplies run out. • Floor Safety. Ensure washroom and corridor floors are kept dry and place caution signs when mopping during school hours to prevent slips and falls. Waste Disposal, Supply Management & Safety • Waste Collection & Disposal. Empty classroom, office, and outdoor dustbins regularly throughout the day and transfer garbage safely to designated campus disposal points. • Cleaning Inventory Care. Store cleaning chemicals, mops, and equipment safely in locked janitorial closets out of reach of children, and notify the HR and Admin Officer when cleaning supplies need reordering. • Child Safeguarding & Maintenance Reporting. Strictly follow OSS child safeguarding guidelines, remain respectful and unobtrusive around active classes, and immediately report plumbing leaks, broken fixtures, or safety hazards to the HR and Admin Officer. 3. Job Specification (Qualifications, Experience & Skills) • Education. Primary or Middle education preferred; basic literacy to recognize safety labels on cleaning products is an advantage. • Experience. At least 1 year of experience working as a cleaner, sweeper, or janitorial attendant in a school, hospital, hotel, or office setting is preferred. • Language Skills. Ability to understand and follow instructions in Urdu and local languages (e.g., Shina, Burushaski). • Personal Attributes. Hardworking, punctual, honest, and attentive to detail; high standards of personal cleanliness; physically fit to perform routine cleaning tasks safely. Note: We interview on rolling basis, so please do not wait till last date to apply for this position. Only shortlisted will be contacted.

Required skills

Reading literacy, health and hygiene awareness, spoken urdu, local language familiarity, basic reading ability of labels in english and urdu

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