Sweeper Cum Housekeeper

Role Overview

The Sweeper Cum Housekeeper is entrusted with maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the institute premises including rooms, corridors, washrooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces. This role ensures a safe, neat, and organized environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Daily Tasks

• Perform sweeping and mopping of all rooms before working hours begin.
• Dust and clean furniture such as tables, chairs, desks, shelves, and windowsills.
• Wipe down doors, door handles, switchboards, and window panes.
• Empty dustbins regularly and replace garbage liners as needed.
• Sort waste following the institute's waste segregation policies.
• Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, basins, mirrors, taps, and floors at least twice each day.
• Refill soap dispensers, toilet paper, and hand towels in washrooms.
• Clean corridors, lobby areas, reception, and waiting spaces by sweeping and mopping.
• Maintain staircases, handrails, landings, and remove cobwebs from ceilings, fans, and light fixtures.
• Wipe classroom boards and podiums.
• Sanitize drinking water areas and surroundings.
• Ensure all floors are dry at all times to prevent accidents.

Outdoor Cleaning Duties

• Sweep entrance areas, pathways, verandas, and parking lots.
• Gather and dispose of debris such as leaves and litter.
• Keep the surroundings of the building clean, including boundary zones.
• Clear drains and maintain free-flowing water outlets.

Periodic Cleaning Responsibilities

• Undertake deep cleaning of rooms once weekly.
• Wash windows, glass partitions, and grills.
• Dust ceiling fans, tube lights, and air vents regularly.
• Clean curtains, blinds, and notice boards as per schedule.
• Polish furniture when necessary.
• Remove any stains from walls, floors, and furniture surfaces.
• Assist in pest control and sanitizing activities.

Housekeeping Tasks

• Neatly arrange furniture after cleaning activities.
• Ensure classrooms and offices are prepared before the start of work hours.
• Report any damages to furniture, plumbing, fittings, or electrical elements.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and communicate shortages.
• Handle cleaning equipment responsibly and store them correctly.
• Provide support during institutional functions by cleaning and arranging venues before and after events.

Hygiene and Safety Measures

• Wear designated uniform along with gloves, masks, and other safety gear.
• Use cleaning chemicals cautiously following safety guidelines.
• Observe health and safety protocols strictly.
• Ensure cleaning tools do not block passageways.
• Promptly clean spills to avoid hazards.

Waste Management

• Collect waste from all rooms and common locations.
• Segregate waste into biodegradable, recyclable, and general categories.
• Dispose waste only at assigned collection sites.
• Maintain cleanliness around waste storage zones.

Discipline and Reporting

• Arrive punctually for duty.
• Follow instructions provided by the administration.
• Maintain courteous interactions with students, staff, and visitors.
• Keep a daily cleaning log if mandated.
• Carry out any other housekeeping duties assigned by authorities.

Working Schedule

The typical daily timetable for cleaning activities is as follows:

• 7:00–9:00 AM: Sweep and mop classrooms, offices, corridors.
• 9:00–10:00 AM: Clean washrooms and replenish consumables.
• 10:00–12:00 PM: Dusting, waste collection, outdoor cleaning.
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Spot cleaning and upkeep.
• 2:00–3:00 PM: Second round of washroom cleaning and inspection.
• 3:00–5:00 PM: Final cleaning, waste disposal, event assistance, and reporting.