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Lockyer District State High School is seeking reliable and dedicated Cleaners to join our team on a permanent basis.We have three permanent positions available 1 x 38 hours; 1 x 35 hours and 1 x 21.5 hours (11.25 permanent hours plus 10.25 contract hours). Shifts will be split between AM and PM, Monday to Friday. Morning shift will be negotiated with the successful candidate to work between 4:00am to 9:00am and afternoon shift will be 2:00pm to 5:00pm.We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and show a high level of reliability. The candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Your skills and commitment will contribute to the effective operation and environment of the school.About Lockyer District High SchoolLockyer District High School is located at Gatton in the picturesque Lockyer Valley. We help our students to live our motto, belongbelieveachieve. All programs and staff support students to reach our vision for them. Our vision is for students to be working together, to ensure that every day in every classroom, students are learning and achieving, becoming enterprising, resilient, creative, adaptable and confident.About The RoleResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:The role involves a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties aimed at ensuring a clean and safe school environment. Responsibilities include cleaning windows, doors, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, and cupboards, as well as sanitising toilet facilities and sick bays. It also includes maintaining equipment, controlling cobwebs and mildew using extendable tools, and cleaning various surfaces such as concrete, bitumen, asphalt, and paved areas. Other cleaning tasks include dusting furniture and equipment, sweeping, vacuuming, removing graffiti, and maintaining vinyl and timber floors, including buffing, stripping, and polishing.Security-related tasks include activating and deactivating school security systems, and locking or unlocking buildings as needed. The role also involves liaising with the Principal or Business Manager regarding the purchase and replacement of cleaning materials. Additionally, the person in this role will report security, safety, or damage concerns to the Principal, Business Manager, or Schools Officer (Facilities and/or Grounds) and refer members of the public to the relevant school personnel.Other duties include the disposal of rubbish and litter control, removal of materials from drains and gutters, and performing any other appropriate cleaning tasks as directed by the Principal or Business Manager. The position may require taking on additional suitable responsibilities consistent with the role, as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How To ApplyPlease attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.Occupational group Education & Training #J-18808-Ljbffr