Cleaner
Ensure that the office and guest house premises are kept clean.
Overview
Ensure that the office and guest house premises are kept clean.
You have:
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar position
- Hardworking
- Punctuality
- Neat appearance
- Love of cleanliness
- Responsible performance of duties
- Knowledge of the basic rules for cleaning and caring for different types of surfaces
- Knowledge of sanitation and hygiene rules, safe use of cleaning and disinfecting agents
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a Cleaner in Shostka.
About the job
A Cleaner ensures that the office and guest house premises are kept clean. Reports to the Base Manager.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
- Wet cleaning of offices, apartments and common areas (corridors, kitchen, restrooms, conference room) as needed.
- Dry cleaning and disinfection of surfaces in common areas.
- Polishing of surfaces and furniture.
- Ensuring the cleanliness of glass, mirror, and ceramic surfaces.
- Washing kitchen appliances and utensils (coffee maker, kettle, refrigerator, dishes, etc., as needed).
- Monitoring the availability of office supplies (liquid soap, detergents, etc.).
- Collecting trash and replacing trash bags.
- Seasonal window cleaning (twice a year or as needed).
- General cleaning as needed.
- Dusting switches, baseboards, and hardware.
- Caring for plants in the office.
- Wet cleaning of apartments: washing floors, polishing surfaces and furniture, ensuring the cleanliness of glass, mirror, and ceramic surfaces, washing and treating sanitary ware, washing kitchen appliances and utensils, collecting trash, seasonal window cleaning as needed.
- Creating an atmosphere of cleanliness and friendliness.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 2 years of experience in a similar position. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
- Hardworking
- Punctuality
- Decency.
- Neat appearance.
- Love of cleanliness.
- Responsible performance of duties.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the basic rules for cleaning and caring for different types of surfaces.
- Knowledge of sanitation and hygiene rules, safe use of cleaning and disinfecting agents.
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
- Working hours: Part-time position (50% Full-Time Equivalent).
- Contract length: probation period — 3 months with the possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funding.
- Band: К non-management
- Designation of Duty Station: Shostka
- Start date: 01.07.2026
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 25****.****06****.202****6
Potential interview questions
| How do you prioritize your cleaning tasks? | This question assesses your time management and organizational skills. | Share how you list your tasks and manage your time effectively to ensure all cleaning responsibilities are met. |
| Can you describe a time when you faced a challenge while cleaning? | The interviewer wants to understand your problem-solving skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure hygiene standards while cleaning? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What cleaning supplies do you think are essential for maintaining cleanliness? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where you're unable to meet your cleaning duties? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you maintain a positive work environment while cleaning? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure the cleanliness of shared spaces? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you believe cleanliness is important in a workplace? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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