Full Job Description

The School Sanitation Officer is tasked with maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for students and staff. Your responsibilities include overseeing daily cleaning schedules, ensuring compliance with health standards, and responding to maintenance and cleaning emergencies. You will work closely with school administration to develop sanitation strategies that align with educational policies and needs. This role requires strong leadership to coordinate with custodial staff and implement practices that minimize health risks.

The Work You'll Do:

• Collaborate with staff to set and execute daily and emergency cleaning protocols.
• Implement and manage safety and sanitary guidelines as per educational policies.
• Maintain logs and reports on sanitation activities and address improvement areas.
• Manage and oversee complete sanitation of school premises including classrooms and facilities.
• Supervise and guide a team of janitors and manage scheduling according to school events.

What You'll Bring:

• Capability to handle emergency situations with calm and efficient management.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise between school administration and cleaning staff.
• Knowledge of school health and safety regulations and ability to enforce them.
• Leadership skills to guide and motivate a team of cleaning staff effectively.
• Proactive problem-solving skills to quickly resolve sanitation and maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in sanitation or cleaning services within educational facilities.
• Certification in sanitation or health and safety management preferred.
• Experience in managing cleaning teams and coordinating schedules efficiently.
• High school certificate or equivalent education.
• Understanding of health regulations and best practices in school settings.