Cleaner

Ensure a clean and sanitary workplace

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Overview

Ensure a clean and sanitary workplace

You have:

  • Minimum of 1 year proven working experience as a Cleaner.
  • Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery.
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
  • Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques.
  • Integrity.

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Tripoli, Libya

DRC selects the best qualified candidate for any role, based on pre-defined criteria, such as competencies, qualifications and values. We strive for diversity and inclusion in all our recruitments, by selecting the best suited candidate based on the requirements for the job without discriminating against age, gender, ethnicity, religion, marital status, those with a disability or similar

About the job:

Ensure that the office and other work areas are clean. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. A Cleaner is a service industry worker who ensures the workplace is always clean and sanitary. performing a range of duties, including dusting or mopping and sweeping floors. Making sure restrooms and common areas stay fresh by performing routine inspections every day at specified times.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Sweep the office and guesthouse floors and stairs (taking care not to damage electrical equipment on the floor such as UPS, electrical wire etc.). • Wash the office and guesthouse floors, stairs, and other areas thoroughly at least once a month. • Dust the desks, walls and cupboards thoroughly (taking care not to damage office equipment on the dusted areas); • Clean the office and guesthouse sinks, toilets, and washrooms once a day. • Clear and dispose of the rubbish from the office and guesthouse at least once a day. • Always keep the kitchen clean, including cleaning the inside of the fridge once per week. • Clean the guest house (vacuuming, washing floors, sweeping, clean kitchen, bathroom, etc.) when needed. • Carry out basic garden work, such as watering all the plants, and keeping the garden clean by regularly removing trash from the garden, when needed. • At least two times a week, collect and dispose of all waste that has been gathered on DRC property outside the building. • Inform the line manager of any repairs or replacements required or any maintenance issues in the office. • Keep a monthly inventory of the cleaning supplies (such as cleaning fluid, trash bags, soap, toilet paper, etc.) and refreshments (such as drinking water, sugar, and coffee, etc.) that are required and notify the line manager when necessary. • Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

About you:

• Minimum of 1 year proven working experience as a Cleaner. • Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery. • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies. • knowledge of plants and gardening techniques. • Integrity.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer Contract length: 3 months Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli Start date: Feb , 2024

Application process:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications:07 Feb 2025

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a challenging cleaning situation? This question assesses your problem-solving and adaptability skills in a cleaning role. Discuss a specific situation, explaining the challenge, what actions you took, and the outcome.
How do you prioritize your cleaning tasks during a busy day? The interviewer wants to understand your time management skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
What cleaning products or methods do you prefer to use, and why? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that your cleaning standards meet the expectations of a workplace? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take when you notice maintenance issues in the workplace? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: drc.ngo