View Vacancy - Cleaner S3 (41/19 ADD)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates

Main purpose of job:

The job holder is required to undertake cleaning duties using the prescribed methods and frequencies in line with the requirements of the cleaning specification and safe working procedures.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Using electronically powered scrubbing / polishing / vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors;
  • Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles in offices and meeting spaces;
  • Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops;
  • Cleaning restroom and hand basins and sinks;
  • Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, shelves, window sills and external surfaces of cupboards, radiators and fitments;
  • Undertake deep cleaning with other team members as per the periodic cleaning plan;
  • Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required;
  • Undertake wall washing or inside window pane cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm’s extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programmes;
  • Keep a check on cleaning stock levels and inform of low stock levels (e.g. cleaning products)
  • Clean kitchen items (dishes, utensils, etc.)
  • Assist arrangement of lunch and refreshment for meetings launched by FCO.
  • Washing and ironing of curtains, towels, sofa covers, etc.
  • Carry out other routine tasks required from time to time.
  • Higl School Certificate and at least two years' of work experience.
  • Fluent English and Amharic
  •  Good command of English Language. 
19 December 2019
S3
Permanent
36
Africa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
British Embassy
1
ETB 7,208.90
2 January 2020

Working patterns:

  • Normal working hours are 07:00 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 7:00 – 13:00 on Fridays. 
  • The successful applicant will occasionally have to work extended hours to support the needs of the job.

Annual Leave and Public Holidays:

Locally engaged staff of all grades will be entitled to paid annual leave as follows:
Up to 2 years 22 days
After 2 years services 25 days
After 5 years services 30 days

In addition to annual leave, the British Embassy observes up to a maximum number of 14 Ethiopian, British and Religious public holidays each year. A list of such Embassy holidays will be published each year. Office Staff required to work on these holidays will be granted time off in lieu or overtime where circumstances permit.

  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
  1. Obtain the relevant permit
  2. Pay the fees for the permit
  3. Make arrangements to relocate
  4. Meet the costs to relocation
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note:  Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
  • Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application
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