Job ID
51376
Job Title
Janitor & Canteen service (Assistant)
To work for
Human Aid and Development -HAND
Country
Syria
City
Edleb
Field of Work
Administrative - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Less than High School
Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect classrooms, activity areas, offices, toilets, common areas and surrounding facilities on a regular basis.
- Maintain hygiene of frequently used surfaces and ensure toilets and handwashing areas are clean and adequately supplied.
- Collect and dispose of waste safely and maintain the cleanliness of indoor and outdoor areas.
- Safely use, handle and store cleaning and disinfection materials and equipment according to instructions.
- Support cleaning and preparation of the centre before and after activities, trainings and events.
- Monitor cleaning supplies and report shortages, damaged equipment, maintenance or safety concerns to the Center Manager.
- Follow health, hygiene, safety, safeguarding and infection-prevention procedures and maintain professional conduct at all times.
Please note:
• Please note that these vacancies are part of a roster/pool of potential candidates.
• No start date is confirmed at this stage, and any engagement will be contingent upon the successful completion of all required project procedures and approvals.
- Maintain hygiene of frequently used surfaces and ensure toilets and handwashing areas are clean and adequately supplied.
- Collect and dispose of waste safely and maintain the cleanliness of indoor and outdoor areas.
- Safely use, handle and store cleaning and disinfection materials and equipment according to instructions.
- Support cleaning and preparation of the centre before and after activities, trainings and events.
- Monitor cleaning supplies and report shortages, damaged equipment, maintenance or safety concerns to the Center Manager.
- Follow health, hygiene, safety, safeguarding and infection-prevention procedures and maintain professional conduct at all times.
Please note:
• Please note that these vacancies are part of a roster/pool of potential candidates.
• No start date is confirmed at this stage, and any engagement will be contingent upon the successful completion of all required project procedures and approvals.
Qualifications
- Ability to read and write sufficiently to understand product instructions and safety procedures.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in cleaning, janitorial, housekeeping or disinfection work.
- Previous experience in schools, community centres, humanitarian or NGO settings is an advantage.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in cleaning, janitorial, housekeeping or disinfection work.
- Previous experience in schools, community centres, humanitarian or NGO settings is an advantage.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
- Knowledge of cleaning, disinfection and basic hygiene practices.
- Safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
- Awareness of infection prevention and workplace safety.
- Physical ability to perform cleaning duties throughout working hours.
- Reliability, punctuality and attention to cleanliness and detail.
- Respectful communication and commitment to HAND's Code of Conduct and safeguarding principles.
- Safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
- Awareness of infection prevention and workplace safety.
- Physical ability to perform cleaning duties throughout working hours.
- Reliability, punctuality and attention to cleanliness and detail.
- Respectful communication and commitment to HAND's Code of Conduct and safeguarding principles.
Salary and Benefits
- According to the salary scale approved in the organization.
About us
Human Aid and Development (HAND) is a non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian and development organization dedicated to creating positive and sustainable change for vulnerable and underserved communities. Guided by the principles of inclusion, accountability, dignity, and sustainability, HAND works to expand opportunities, strengthen resilience, and improve access to essential services for people affected by crisis and other challenging circumstances.
Building on its regional humanitarian experience, HAND established its operational presence in Syria in 2025 and is expanding its programmes to respond to evolving community needs and contribute to recovery and development efforts. HAND works with children, young people, women, persons with disabilities, returnees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups through an integrated, multisectoral approach covering Education, Youth Development and TVET, Child Protection and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Infrastructure Rehabilitation, WASH, and Emergency Response and Basic Assistance.
With its main office in Damascus and operational presence across Damascus and Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idleb, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous, HAND works closely with communities, local authorities, national and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver relevant, quality, and sustainable programmes. HAND is officially registered and licensed to operate in Syria under License No. 173/2025 and is also registered and operational in Lebanon.
At HAND, we believe that people are at the heart of sustainable change. We are committed to building a professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where dedicated individuals can contribute their expertise, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Building on its regional humanitarian experience, HAND established its operational presence in Syria in 2025 and is expanding its programmes to respond to evolving community needs and contribute to recovery and development efforts. HAND works with children, young people, women, persons with disabilities, returnees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups through an integrated, multisectoral approach covering Education, Youth Development and TVET, Child Protection and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Infrastructure Rehabilitation, WASH, and Emergency Response and Basic Assistance.
With its main office in Damascus and operational presence across Damascus and Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idleb, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous, HAND works closely with communities, local authorities, national and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver relevant, quality, and sustainable programmes. HAND is officially registered and licensed to operate in Syria under License No. 173/2025 and is also registered and operational in Lebanon.
At HAND, we believe that people are at the heart of sustainable change. We are committed to building a professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where dedicated individuals can contribute their expertise, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 01, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 16, 2026
