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Weekend Cleaner

FRIENDS OF MICHELHAM PRIORY
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Full-time
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Sussex Archaeological Society

Job Description

Job Title

Location

Weekend Cleaner

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Reports to

Maintenance Supervisor

Reporting to Post
Holder

None

Main Purpose of the
Job

To undertake the cleaning of public and staff areas at the
Roman Palace outside of opening hours (either 7am to
10am or 5pm to 8pm) on Saturdays and Sundays.

Accountabilities

1.  Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all public and staff areas.
2.  Follow safe working practices with regard to use of cleaning chemicals and

warning signs, and with regard to lone working.

3.  Follow security procedures with regard to ensuring doors are locked and alarms

are set.

Key Tasks

Sweep and mop hard floors on a regular basis and when dirty

Vacuum carpeted areas on a regular basis and when dirty

Clean sinks, toilets and urinals in visitor and office areas daily

Clean kitchen areas on a daily basis

Empty rubbish bins on a daily basis

Replenish toilet roll, soap, hand towels etc on a daily basis

Dust and polish surfaces and remove cobwebs as required

Clean Education Rooms as required

Deep Clean Education Lunchroom

This job description sets out the accountabilities of the post at the time when it
was  drawn  up.  Such  accountabilities  may  vary  from  time  to  time  without
changing  the  general  character  of  the  accountabilities  or  the  level  of
responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot
of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading or pay of the post.

Person Specification

Cleaner

Criteria
Key abilities
and skills

Competency
Ability to work alone.

Essential  Desirable
√

High standards of cleanliness and
excellent attention to detail.

Very reliable and trustworthy

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Education &
Qualifications

Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills

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Knowledge &
Experience

Experience of cleaning in a similar
working environment

Understanding of health & safety
considerations relating to the role

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The role requires a degree of physical work – bending, stretching and lifting cleaning
equipment, including up and down steps.

The role is for a weekend cleaner to clean staff & public areas outside of opening
hours. There is some flexibility in the hours, however, it is expected each shift is at
least 3 hours, and is outside of opening hours, e.g. 7am-10am or 5pm-8pm on
Saturdays and Sundays.

March 2026