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Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

We are looking for a Scout (Cleaner) to work 30 hours a week in one of our off-site buildings off the Cowley Road in Oxford. The post holder will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining College accommodation and facilities and for providing the highest levels of service to all the College’s customers – namely, Fellows, conference guests, staff and students.

Reporting to the Assistant Accommodation Manager, and Senior Scout Supervisor, the post holder will be responsible for the daily cleaning of rooms and communal areas and for ensuring that rooms are maintained to the required standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You will also be responsible for reporting any maintenance issues on their staircase in a timely manner.

Responsibilities
The following is a list of general duties to be undertaken by the post holder. A full description of the daily duties would be provided to the postholder in a separate Work Schedule by the Accommodation Manager dependent on the needs of the College.
Room Maintenance
 To be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of bedrooms (en-suite, standard, rooms with wash basins, etc) to the required standards of hygiene and service provision, as instructed by the Accommodation Manager or Senior Scout. This should include a thorough damp dust and hoover at least once a week.
 To be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of Fellows’ rooms, offices and meeting rooms to the required standards of hygiene and service provision (where applicable).
 To deliver fresh linen to rooms during conference periods.
 To change linen and remake beds during conferences (as required).
 To work with the Accommodation Manager, Head Housekeeper, and Senior Scout to undertake the spring-clean and deep cleaning programmes throughout College on a termly basis.
 To keep the paintwork clean, and to wash it when required (especially behind the doors).

Communal Areas
 To maintain toilets, showers and bathrooms to the required standard of cleanliness, including the floor area, windows, walls, all fixtures and fittings, etc. Empty bins, and replace toilet rolls when required.
 To clean kitchen areas where applicable, on a daily basis and to maintain them to the required standard of cleanliness. This will include the floor area, walls, worktops, windows, all fixtures and fittings (e.g. cookers, refrigerators, and microwaves), etc. Empty the bins.
 To clean communal areas and corridors on a regular basis, and to maintain them to the required standard of cleanliness.
 To maintain staircase entrances, glass and doors to the required standard.
General
 To notify the Accommodation Manager, Assistant Accommodation Manager, or Senior Scout Supervisor of any problems that may affect the smooth running of the College (e.g. safety issues, welfare issues, maintenance issues, etc).
 To undertake such other duties, consistent with the purpose of the job, as may be assigned from time to time by the Accommodation Manager, Assistant Accommodation Manager, or Senior Scout Supervisor or his/ her nominee. This may include working in one of the College’s external properties.

Selection criteria
Essential selection criteria
 A proven ability to work as a member of a team
 Good organisational skills and work well independently
 Previous relevant work experience
 The ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a busy environment
 Fluency and accuracy in written and spoken English
 Effective communication skills
 Honest, reliable and hard working
 Flexible attitude and approach to work
 Attention to detail
 Ability to work under pressure
 An ability to achieve and maintain required levels and standards of service and hygiene
 Excellent customer service skills

Desirable selection criteria
 Previous experience in a cleaning role (domestic or commercial)
 Previous experience working with young adults

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Salary

£11.35 per hour