Cleaner

Catalyst Path Consulting is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position below:

Job Title: Cleaner

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Floor Manager / Store Manager
Industry: Retail / Supermarket / Consumer Goods

Job Summary

• The Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic, safe, and presentable environment throughout the retail store. The successful candidate will ensure that the sales floor, offices, restrooms, storage areas, staff facilities, and other designated spaces are cleaned and maintained according to the company's hygiene and safety standards.
• The ideal candidate must be hardworking, honest, attentive to detail, physically fit for routine cleaning duties, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer comfort.

Key Responsibilities
General Cleaning and Maintenance:

• Sweep, mop, and clean floors throughout the store and designated areas.
• Dust shelves, counters, furniture, windowsills, and other surfaces as required.
• Clean offices, staff rooms, entrances, corridors, and other assigned spaces.
• Empty waste bins regularly and dispose of refuse in designated areas.
• Clean glass doors, windows, mirrors, and other accessible surfaces.
• Maintain the cleanliness of customer waiting areas and checkout zones.
• Ensure the store remains clean and presentable throughout operating hours.

Restroom and Hygiene Management:

• Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, washrooms, and restroom floors.
• Replenish toilet paper, handwashing soap, and other approved hygiene supplies.
• Monitor restroom cleanliness and attend to cleaning needs promptly.
• Ensure proper waste disposal and maintain acceptable hygiene standards.
• Report plumbing problems, unpleasant odours, leaks, or damaged facilities to management.

Cleaning of Store Facilities:

• Clean designated stockroom areas, staff facilities, and back-office spaces.
• Assist with cleaning before store opening, after closing, and during scheduled deep-cleaning exercises.
• Clean up spillages promptly using appropriate materials and safety procedures.
• Ensure entrances and walkways remain clean, dry, and free from obstructions.
• Support cleaning requirements during promotional activities, stocktaking, and special store events.

Health, Safety, and Security:

• Use cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment according to instructions.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
• Place warning signs around wet floors and other temporary hazards.
• Store cleaning materials and chemicals safely in designated locations.
• Avoid contaminating merchandise, food products, or customer areas with cleaning chemicals.
• Report accidents, hazards, damaged equipment, and safety concerns immediately.
• Follow company hygiene, workplace safety, and waste-disposal procedures.

Cleaning Equipment and Supplies:

• Use cleaning tools and equipment properly and responsibly.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and report low stock to the supervisor.
• Keep cleaning equipment clean, organized, and stored securely after use.
• Avoid wastage of water, detergents, disinfectants, and other supplies.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning cleaning equipment promptly.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain punctuality, discipline, and professional conduct at all times.
• Follow the daily cleaning schedule and instructions from the Floor Manager or Store Manager.
• Respect customers, colleagues, company property, and confidential information.
• Cooperate with other store employees to maintain a clean and welcoming shopping environment.
• Perform other reasonable cleaning-related duties assigned by management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be assessed based on:

• Cleanliness Standards: Consistent cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Cleaning Schedule Compliance: Completion of assigned tasks within required timelines.
• Restroom Hygiene: Maintenance of clean, sanitary, and adequately stocked restrooms.
• Safety Compliance: Proper use of cleaning materials and adherence to safety procedures.
• Customer Environment: Maintenance of a clean, safe, and welcoming shopping environment.
• Equipment Care: Proper handling and storage of cleaning tools and supplies.
• Attendance and Punctuality: Consistent attendance and timely resumption.
• Supervisor Feedback: Compliance with instructions and responsiveness to corrective feedback.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous experience in commercial cleaning, supermarkets, offices, hotels, hospitals, or other facilities is an advantage.
• Ability to understand and follow cleaning instructions and safety procedures.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning materials, disinfectants, and hygiene practices.
• Willingness to learn and work according to the company's cleaning standards.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Good attention to detail.
• Honesty, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to perform routine cleaning duties, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting within safe limits.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• Respectful attitude and good personal hygiene.
• Ability to identify and report safety hazards promptly.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, on-site position in a retail store in Abuja.
• May require early morning, evening, weekend, and public holiday shifts.
• Involves routine standing, walking, bending, and other cleaning activities.
• Requires compliance with all workplace hygiene and safety requirements.

Mandatory Location Requirement:

• Applicants must currently reside in Abuja, Nigeria.
• Candidates residing outside Abuja will not be considered for this position. Successful applicants must be available to work on-site at the designated store location.

Personal Attributes:

• The ideal candidate must be diligent, respectful, dependable, physically capable of performing routine duties, and committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.