Cleaning assistant job description template
A good cleaning assistant job description says what kind of space the person will clean (store, office, clinic, school), which tasks are part of the routine, the shifts and the protective equipment provided. The template below is ready to copy, with responsibilities, requirements, nice-to-haves and benefits you adapt to your company.
Ready-to-copy template
Replace what is in square brackets and delete the items that do not apply to your job. Nice-to-haves and benefits are suggestions: keep only what your company looks for and offers. For a job form, copy each part into its own field.
About the job
[Company name] is looking for a cleaning assistant for our location in [city]. You will keep spaces clean, organized and safe for customers and staff, following the company's schedule and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize floors, restrooms, furniture and common areas
- Restock hygiene supplies such as paper and soap
- Collect and sort waste, following recycling rules
- Use cleaning products correctly and safely
- Report maintenance problems to the person in charge
Requirements
- Primary education completed or in progress
- Organization and care
- Punctuality
- Availability for the role's shift
Nice to have
- Previous professional cleaning experience
- Experience in settings such as clinics, schools or stores
- Knowledge of cleaning products and sanitizing techniques
Employment type, schedule and pay
- Employment type: [full-time, part-time, temporary or other]
- Schedule: [days, hours and days off]
- Pay: [salary or pay range]
Benefits
- Commuter benefit
- Meal allowance or meals on site
- Health insurance
- Uniform and personal protective equipment
How to adapt this template
- Say what kind of space it is. Hospital cleaning, for example, has its own procedures.
- State the shift. Many cleaning roles are early morning or evening, and that defines who can apply.
- Mention the protective equipment provided. It shows care for the people doing the work.
- If the person will move between locations, say so and explain how travel works.
In HireTree, you can save this text as a job template and reuse it whenever you open a job for the same role, at any location.
Frequently asked questions
What does a cleaning assistant do?
They clean and sanitize spaces, restock supplies, collect waste and report maintenance problems. The routine follows a schedule set by the company.
What requirements should I list for a cleaning assistant?
Organization, punctuality and availability for the shift are the main ones. Experience in specific settings, such as clinics, can be a plus.
Should the job post mention protective equipment?
It is good practice. Saying the company provides a uniform and protective equipment reassures candidates and shows care for the team.
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