Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select and set up equipment and materials.
- Select appropriate equipment for cleaning task.
- Check equipment is clean and in safe working condition according to manufacturer instructions prior to use.
- Select and prepare required wet and dry cleaning agents or chemicals according to manufacturer recommendations and work health and safety procedures.
- Select and use personal protective clothing where necessary.
- Clean wet and dry areas and associated equipment.
- Minimise potential customer inconvenience in scheduling and performing cleaning tasks.
- Prepare wet and dry areas to be cleaned and identify hazards.
- Barricade work areas or place warning signs as required.
- Use cleaning agents or chemicals for specific areas, surfaces and equipment, according to manufacturer recommendations and work health and organisational procedures.
- Use equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions.
- Reduce negative environmental impacts through efficient use of energy, water and other resources.
- Sort general waste and safely dispose of waste and hazardous substances to minimise negative environmental impacts.
- Maintain and store cleaning equipment and chemicals.
- Clean equipment after use according to organisational requirements and manufacturer instructions.
- Carry out or arrange routine maintenance of equipment.
- Identify and report equipment faults.
- Store equipment in designated area in a condition ready for re-use.
- Store chemicals according to workplace health and safety requirements.