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Job Title: Janitor (4 Fresher Primary School Job Vacancies)
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 23,162,831 /Per Year
Position Number: Kampala-2024-014
About US Embassy:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: This standard job description is for a Custodian position who is responsible for performing a wide range of cleaning duties at Mission office facilities as well as other U.S. Government (USG) owned and leased properties as directed. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Custodian Foreman.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Custodial Work and Housekeeping: 90%
- Performs cleaning duties as assigned including but not limited to cleaning floors and carpets of offices, corridors and other areas by mopping, vacuum cleaning and sweeping.
- Cleans restrooms, scrubs and waxes floors, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories. Replaces soap, deodorizers, towels, and toilet tissues.
- Polishes and cleans mirrors and windows, dusts and polishes woodwork and other office furniture.
- Keeps pedestrian pathways, steps, walkways, work areas clear of clutter, refuse, and trash.
- Uses appropriate and approved cleaning products, chemical solutions, and cleaning equipment.
- Collects and bags all garbage and ensures proper disposal of waste materials.
- Moves or rearranges chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture for thorough cleaning operations.
- Uses all equipment and supplies (brooms, mops, buckets, vacuums, buffer machines, cleaning supplies, hand /moving carts etc.) as per safety guidelines.
Other Duties Assigned: 10%
- Addresses customers’ concerns regarding housekeeping services.
- Informs supervisor of any cleaning equipment that may need repair or replacement.
- Organize Custodial storage areas.
- Other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the United States US Embassy Janitor job opportunity should have completed primary school. Required.
- Minimum of six months of custodial or housekeeping experience is required.
- Must have adequate knowledge of cleaning and the use of housekeeping materials.
- Knowledge of current developments concerning new cleaning agents, techniques, and equipment.
- Must be aware of safety requirements of cleaning related chemicals and identify and report unsafe practices.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations, including safe handling of standard cleaning chemicals.
- Must understand and know how to use safety equipment such as a fire extinguisher.
- Ability to physically perform basic manual tasks.
- Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment maintaining safety for self and others.
- Must be able to lift and move objects and ensure hand/eye coordination effectively.
- May be required to stand, bend and/or work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
- Good interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with customers.
- Language: English level I (Rudimentary) Reading/ Speaking is required. Luganda level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 3rd May 2024
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