Job Description
The Kenya School of Government is seeking to recruit dedicated, detail-oriented, and service-focused Public Area Attendants to support the institution's commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, welcoming, and professionally managed learning environment. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness while contributing to a positive experience for trainees, staff, visitors, and other stakeholders across the institution's facilities. The successful candidates will become part of a professional support team responsible for preserving the appearance, hygiene, and functionality of public spaces throughout the campus.
As a Public Area Attendant I, you will play an essential role in ensuring that all shared areas remain neat, sanitary, organized, and presentable at all times. Your daily responsibilities will contribute directly to creating an environment that promotes health, comfort, productivity, and institutional excellence. The position requires individuals who can work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues to achieve departmental objectives. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, integrity, and a genuine commitment to delivering quality housekeeping services.
The role involves maintaining cleanliness in corridors, reception areas, conference facilities, classrooms, offices, waiting lounges, stairways, washrooms, entrances, and other designated public spaces. You will monitor cleanliness standards throughout the day, replenish consumable supplies where required, report maintenance concerns promptly, and ensure that institutional hygiene procedures are consistently followed. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments are essential for success in this position.
The Kenya School of Government values professionalism, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. Public Area Attendants are expected to uphold these values while maintaining confidentiality, respecting institutional property, and providing courteous assistance whenever interacting with staff, trainees, guests, contractors, and visitors. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate a positive attitude when performing assigned duties.
The successful applicants will receive an opportunity to work within a respected public institution that is recognized for developing leadership and public service capacity across Kenya. This contract position offers practical exposure to professional housekeeping operations within a dynamic institutional environment while supporting the delivery of quality public services. Individuals who are committed to maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards, promoting workplace safety, and contributing positively to institutional operations are encouraged to apply.
There are four available positions, and the institution seeks motivated individuals capable of maintaining high performance standards while adapting to changing operational requirements. Applicants who meet the stated qualifications and demonstrate a passion for delivering reliable housekeeping services are invited to submit their applications before the stated deadline.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain exceptional cleanliness standards in all assigned public areas including corridors, reception spaces, classrooms, meeting rooms, staircases, entrances, lounges, washrooms, and administrative facilities.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, polish, sanitize, and disinfect surfaces according to institutional housekeeping procedures.
- Ensure public areas remain clean, attractive, organized, and welcoming throughout the working day.
- Replenish soap, tissue paper, hand sanitizers, paper towels, waste liners, and other consumable supplies in designated locations.
- Empty waste bins regularly and dispose of waste in accordance with approved environmental and sanitation guidelines.
- Inspect assigned work areas frequently to identify cleaning requirements requiring immediate attention.
- Report maintenance defects such as leaking taps, damaged furniture, faulty lighting, blocked drainage systems, broken windows, or unsafe conditions to the appropriate department.
- Arrange furniture and equipment appropriately before meetings, conferences, training sessions, and institutional events where required.
- Follow approved health, hygiene, sanitation, and occupational safety procedures during daily operations.
- Handle cleaning chemicals responsibly while observing manufacturer instructions and institutional safety regulations.
- Operate housekeeping equipment safely and ensure all assigned tools remain clean, functional, and properly stored after use.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of cleaning materials and promptly communicate replenishment needs to supervisors.
- Assist in preparing facilities for official ceremonies, workshops, seminars, conferences, examinations, and special institutional functions.
- Respond promptly to emergency cleaning requirements arising from accidental spills or unexpected situations.
- Support environmental sustainability initiatives by promoting proper waste segregation and responsible disposal practices.
- Maintain high personal hygiene standards and wear the prescribed protective clothing and uniform while on duty.
- Demonstrate courtesy, professionalism, and respect when interacting with trainees, employees, visitors, suppliers, and guests.
- Protect institutional property by reporting suspicious activities, security concerns, or unauthorized access within assigned areas.
- Complete assigned housekeeping tasks within established timelines while maintaining quality standards.
- Keep accurate records where required concerning completed cleaning schedules or assigned operational duties.
- Participate actively in departmental meetings, safety briefings, and institutional training programmes.
- Cooperate effectively with supervisors and fellow employees to achieve departmental objectives.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding institutional operations encountered during daily assignments.
- Observe punctuality, dependability, honesty, and accountability throughout the contract period.
- Comply fully with all Kenya School of Government policies, regulations, code of conduct, and administrative procedures.
- Perform any other housekeeping or facility support duties assigned by supervisors that fall within the scope of the position.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry or a closely related qualification obtained from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications.
- Strong understanding of professional housekeeping practices and sanitation standards.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of integrity, honesty, and accountability.
- Physical fitness suitable for housekeeping duties.
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a busy environment.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures.
- Ability to use housekeeping equipment safely and effectively.
- Positive customer service attitude.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to learn and continuously improve professional skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Problem
- solving and decision
- making abilities.
- Reliability, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Commitment to cleanliness and environmental sustainability.
- Strong work ethic with a results
- oriented mindset.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their applications before 04 August 2026. Applications should include an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional certificates, a copy of the National Identity Card, and any other supporting documents relevant to the position. Only applicants who satisfy the stated requirements will be considered for shortlisting. The Kenya School of Government is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Ensure that your application is complete and submitted before the stated closing date.
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