STATEMENT OF WORK

BAMENDA OFFICE JANITOR POSITION

The services to be performed under this contract will be subject to the ultimate responsibility and authority of the Peace Corps Country Director, who is responsible for all Peace Corps activities in the host country.

Services to be provided

The Janitor works closely with the Bamenda Regional Logistician to ensure that Peace Corps Bamenda Office and equipment’s are kept clean at all times.

The Janitor shall perform the following functions:

Cleaning

Maintain cleanliness in the Peace Corps Bamenda office in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the following specific responsibilities:

Follow a regular routine for cleaning the office, medical office, Volunteer lounge and/or any other Peace Corps property. Ensures that public areas are cleaned daily; staff offices and the Volunteer lounge cleaned daily; and storeroom and office windows cleaned at least quarterly.

Cleaning requires the following:

• Sweep, mop, and/or vacuum rugs and floors in all rooms on a daily basis.
• Dust shelves, windowsills, tables and other surfaces daily. Only clean the desks of professional staff with prior permission. Clean windows and glass surfaces weekly. Water plants in rooms and common areas, and lawns as needed.
• Disinfect bathrooms (floors, toilet, sinks, and mirror) at least once daily, and as needed to keep them sanitary and odor-free. Stock bathrooms with toilet paper, disposable paper napkins, Air freshener and soap as needed.
• Wash common cups/glasses and dishes used for the public water dispenser. Wash and dry towels and other linens as needed.
• Wash laundry for the sick bay weekly or as needed.
• Empty trash receptacles on a daily basis. Remove all trash and clutter from hallways and public areas as needed. Properly dispose of PC papers and waste as required. The Regional Logistician will guide you on disposal options (shred official documents as requested.)
• Clean the staff refrigerator monthly and the medical unit refrigerator as requested.
• Periodically performs large cleaning projects during official events at Peace Corps Bamenda Office.
• Track cleaning products/material inventory and notify the Regional Logistician when supplies are closed to minimum stock. The Regional Logistician will guide you on tracking minimum stock
• Assists with heavy lifting tasks of loading and unloading PC vehicles, office equipment in any PC office section as requested by the Regional Logistician.
• Reports problems and request for repairs as they are discovered such as broken equipment, loose doorknobs, clogged/leaking toilets, blown out bulbs, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of Bamenda office yard (trimming of hedges, sweeping and Clearing of yard),
• Systematic cleaning and refilling of water filters

Safety & Security

Must be knowledgeable and supportive of PC/ Cameroon’s safety and security policies and procedures, to include the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles likely to endanger volunteer’s life or Peace Corps programs

SUPERVISION

The Janitor reports daily to the Regional Logistician but the General Services Manager is the direct supervisor.

CLOSING DATE: May 26, 2015

If interested, please send your application to the following address:

Country Director, Peace Corps B.P 215 Yaoundé

You may also email your application to info@cm.peacecorps.gov

No telephone calls or personal visits. All documents, including your telephone number must be received prior to the closing date. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone.