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Sussex Archaeological Society Job Description Job Title Weekend Cleaner Location Fishbourne Roman Palace Reports to Maintenance Supervisor Reporting to Post None Holder Main Purpose of the To undertake the cleaning of public and staff areas at the Job 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 | Competency | Essential | Desirable | | --------------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------- | ---------- | | Key abilities | Ability to work alone. | √ | | | and skills | | | | | | High standards of cleanliness and | √ | | | | excellent attention to detail. | | | | | | | | | | Very reliable and trustworthy | √ | | | Education & | Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills | | √ | | Qualifications | | | | | Knowledge & | Experience of cleaning in a similar | √ | | | ------------ | ------------------------------------ | --- | --- | | Experience | working environment | | | | | | | | | | Understanding of health & safety | √ | | | | considerations relating to the role | | | | | | | | 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