Cleaner at Technical University of Mombasa

TUMEL/HR&ADM/CLN/15/01/2025
Reporting to: Cleaning Supervisor

• We are looking for experienced Cleaners to join our team. The ideal candidate should have relevant professional cleaning experience, and is efficient in mopping, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, and other custodial duties. We are looking for hardworking individuals to implement a high standard of cleanliness for our clients. You will work both on a team of cleaners and alone, so being able to collaborate with others, follow instructions from your supervisor, and stay on-task is key.

The ideal candidate must have proven working experience as a Cleaner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning of surfaces and floors in allocated classrooms, corridors, offices;
• Specialized cleaning in class rooms to include, kitchens, engineering labs woodwork room and workshops;
• Cleaning of other buildings within the Institution e.g., Halls and Hostels;
• Mopping and making safe any water or spills on floors;
• Safe removal of waste and litter to allocated disposal points, taking particular care with liquids, broken glass or other substances which may be unsafe to staff and other stakeholders;
• Cleaning, maintenance and storage of all cleaning materials and equipment;
• Cleaning of toilets, urinals, sinks, tiles, wash hand basins etc. must be cleaned and disinfected at appropriate intervals;
• Cleaning of windows in allocated areas to be cleaned regularly;
• Plant or maintain vegetation through activities such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, or pruning in the environment area;

We are committed to providing excellent services and products a

• Reporting any damage or hazard;
• Ensuring all containers of cleaning agents are correctly labeled before use and are used safely and in compliance with manufacturers’ written instructions and all chemicals are stored safely when not in use;
• Ensure mops, cloths etc. are washed and left to dry as appropriate;
• Undertake cyclical deep cleaning which encompasses a range of activities;
• Preparation of special occasions to include any cleaning requirement necessary during and after occasion;
• Flexible attendance patterns may be necessary;
• Additional class rooms may be added to the Enterprise in the future and will come under the remit of cleaning duties;
• Supporting the company/ organization Green Policy of Recycling and Waste disposal;
• Compliance with the Health and Safety practices of the School/College; and
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by your immediate supervisor or other persons in authority.

Professional Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must possess the following: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and a Valid Health Certificate. OR
• Kenya Certificate of Primary Education and at least six (6) months of working experience as a Cleaner.
• Aged between 25 – 35 years.

Key Personal Attributes

• Possess good communication skills;
• High Integrity;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to follow instructions;
• Time-management skills;
• Physical stamina;
• Able to pass a background check/drug screening;
• Good interpersonal skills; and
• Team player.