- Salary
- $150 – $180/mo
- Location
- Riffa, Al-Muḥāfaẓat al-Janūbīyah, BH
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Job Purpose:
The Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment throughout the school. The role supports the health and wellbeing of students, staff, parents, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean classrooms, offices, corridors, staircases, staff rooms, activity areas, and other assigned spaces.
- Clean and disinfect toilets, washbasins, fixtures, and changing areas regularly throughout the school day.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and polish surfaces as required.
- Empty waste bins, replace bin liners, and dispose of waste in designated areas.
- Refill soap, tissues, paper towels, sanitiser, and other hygiene supplies.
- Clean spills immediately and place warning signs to prevent accidents.
- Assist with cleaning before and after school events, meetings, and activities.
- Arrange furniture and prepare rooms when requested.
- Monitor cleaning supplies and report shortages to the supervisor.
- Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and according to instructions.
- Report damaged furniture, plumbing problems, electrical hazards, pests, leaks, or other maintenance concerns immediately.
- Follow the school’s health and safety, infection-control, emergency, and waste-disposal procedures.
- Keep cleaning equipment secure and store chemicals away from students.
- Respect students’ privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Complete cleaning checklists and any other records required by the school.
- Carry out other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Follow the school’s child-protection and safeguarding policies.
- Maintain professional boundaries with students.
- Never photograph, record, or share information about students.
- Report any safeguarding concern immediately to the designated school officer.
- Never remain alone with a student unless specifically authorised and required in an emergency.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous cleaning or janitorial experience is preferred.
- Experience working in a school, nursery, clinic, or similar environment is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of safe cleaning practices and chemical handling.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate in English or Arabic.
- Physically able to stand for extended periods and perform cleaning duties.
- Must provide all documents and clearances required by the school and the relevant authorities.
Personal Attributes:
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
- Honest and respectful.
- Attentive to cleanliness and safety.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Patient and appropriate when working around children, including students with additional needs.
- Willing to respond promptly to urgent cleaning requirements.
Working Conditions:
- Working hours will follow the schedule set by the school.
- The position may require early-morning, afternoon, or event-related duties.
- The employee must wear the assigned uniform and appropriate protective equipment.
- Employment is subject to the school’s policies, probation requirements, safeguarding checks, and satisfactory performance.
Skills
Plumbing