Part Time Cleaner required

Email your CV and cover letter to Eddie Hayes at manager@wdp.org.nz

Note: You must be a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a working visa which has no conditions attached. We are not an accredited employer.

Criminal history: As we work in the childcare sector, we will not employ someone with convictions for offences of a violent or sexual nature.

Part 1: Summary & Hours

Position: Cleaner
Number of hours: 2 per week guaranteed minimum hours
Times & Days: Fridays (except public holidays)
Thursdays (when Friday is public holiday) 5.30 – 7.30 pm
Monday & Wednesday during school holiday programmes
(2 weeks in April, July, Sept/Oct, January) 5.30 – 7 pm
Annual Shutdown period Mid-December to Mid-January, 4 weeks.
Annual Leave required to be taken during this period.
Additional hours may be offered from time to time.
Public Holidays: Not worked.
Hourly rate: $23.15 starting rate

Part 2: Relationships

Reports to: Manager
Works with: On occasion there will be crossover with other staff who are leaving late or on specific tasks

Part 3: Person Description

  • Trustworthy
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Thoroughness and attention to details
  • The ability to work at a fast pace

Police Vetting: Required.
Health: As this is a physical job a reasonable level of physical fitness is required to complete the duties

Part 4: Responsibilities & Duties:

Duties: To clean our premises to a high standard on a regular basis.

  • Vacuum and mop all floors
  • Clean all door handles (including exterior)
  • Wipe and sanitise tabletops & plastic seats
  • Wipe window ledges where accessible
  • Empty rubbish bins into the red or grey bins outside.
  • Put Council bins (red/yellow and green) out for kerbside collection.
  • Wipe cupboard doors (if dirty)
  • Wipe and sanitise kitchen benches
  • Wash, dry and put away any dirty dishes
  • Mop doorsteps and clean doors if dirty
  • Clean under moveable furniture (couches, tables etc.)
  • Clean and sanitise toilets & hand basins (including pedestals/bases and taps)
  • Wipe down and/or wash toilet walls and doors
  • Sanitise handwash dispensers and toilet paper dispensers.
  • Ensure cleaning equipment is working and clean before and after use.
  • Request new cleaning products when required
  • Report any health and safety issues to management
  • Close blinds/curtains
  • Follow lockup and security procedures before leaving
  • On Request (additional hours likely) 
    • Vacuum office (early arrival essential for this)
    • Clean oven (once per term)
    • Take away and wash cushion covers, staff and child vests, blankets and return prior to next programme commencing.
    • Sanitise plastic toys (once per term or more if requested)
    • Wash windows (twice a year)