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Cleaning agent
What is the role of a cleaning agent? What skills are required for this job? What are the duties of a cleaning operative? Find all the answers to these questions in this job description designed exclusively for the cleaning agent profession.
What is the role of a cleaning agent?
The job of a cleaner involves maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of premises to ensure a healthy environment. It involves mastering different cleaning techniques, using specific products and disinfecting surfaces. The agent must be attentive to detail, comply with safety standards and be able to adapt to a variety of environments, from offices to schools and hospitals. This role is crucial to the well-being and health of the occupants of the premises, while contributing to a pleasant and safe atmosphere.
My duties and responsibilities
as a cleaner
Cleanliness : I clean the premises in accordance with the work schedule and instructions given to me.
- I clean and disinfect floors, surfaces and washrooms using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- I aerate spaces and remove common garbage
- I monitor stock levels and replenish if necessary (soap, toilet paper).
- I put my equipment away after use
Respect I work in compliance with internal procedures (PPE, group and customer safety instructions).
- I wear my personal protective equipment
- I mark slippery areas
- I familiarize myself with specific instructions (equipment, products and procedures)
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My core competencies
Know-how
Mastery : I combine speed and quality of execution on a daily basis, applying techniques specific to customer needs.
Interact : I regularly interact with members of my team, my manager and, depending on the situation, site users.
Adaptability : I work on one or more sites, using a variety of materials, machines and products.
Know-how
- Mastery : I combine speed and quality of execution on a daily basis, applying techniques specific to customer needs.
- Interact : I regularly interact with members of my team, my manager and, depending on the situation, site users.
- Adaptability : I work on one or more sites, using a variety of materials, machines and products.
Know-how
- Sense of service
- Reagent
- Organized
- Empathetic
- Conscientious
The advantages of my job
Enhancing : contributing to the well-being of occupants
Motivating : my assignments and work environment are very varied
Apprenticeship : my job allows me to acquire responsibilities quickly
My career prospects
- Cleaning team leader
- Site Manager
- Area Manager
- And also... to more technical and "sensitive" environments, such as the healthcare or nuclear sectors.
How do I become a cleaner?
To become a cleaning or maintenance operative, it's not necessary to follow a specific course of study. However, training is a real advantage if you want to move up quickly or specialize in a particular sector.
What qualifications would enable me to become a cleaner?
- CAP Maintenance and Hygiene of Premises
- BEP Hygiene Professions
- Professional Baccalaureate in Pollution Management and Environmental Protection
- Bac Professionnel Hygiene, Cleaning and Sterilization
- Bac Professionnel Hygiene and Environment
- BTS in Environmental Services
An essential role in everyone's life
Cleaners play an essential role in everyday life. They are responsible for keeping living and working spaces clean, safe and hygienic.
The work of these professionals is essential to guarantee the health and well-being of everyone.
Present everywhere
A cleaner's job can vary considerably depending on where he or she works.
They can work in offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, shopping centers and many other types of building.
However, their aim is always the same: to maintain a clean and safe environment for everyone who lives or works there.
The tasks of a cleaning agent
A cleaner's daily tasks include
- sweeping, washing and waxing floors,
- waste collection,
- surface disinfection
They must also ensure that cleaning products and tools are properly stored and used safely.
Avoid contamination and disease
A cleaner's job may seem mundane, but it's essential to maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Diseases can spread rapidly in a dirty environment, especially in schools and hospitals where people are in close contact with each other.
What's more, by also removing dust, allergens and other airborne particles, cleaners help improve indoor air quality in workspaces, which can have a positive impact on occupants' respiratory health and comfort.
Through cleaning, cleaners help reduce the spread of disease by eliminating germs, allergens and bacteria that can cause discomfort and even illness.
A positive impact on employee productivity
What's more, the work done by cleaners can have a positive impact on productivity and employee satisfaction.
Studies have shown that workers are more productive and happier in a clean, well-maintained environment.
Similarly, customers are more likely to return to a store or hotel that is clean and well-maintained.
The work of cleaners is an essential element for every company, whatever its activity. That's why cleaners are indispensable.