The Custodial Department supports the Parliament of The Bahamas by maintaining clean, sanitary and presentable facilities for Members, employees, visitors and guests. Through daily cleaning, sanitation and housekeeping services, the Department helps create an environment that is suitable for parliamentary business and public engagement.
Every department plays an important role in the overall functionality of the institution. The Custodial Department plays an important role in the daily operation of Parliament.
From offices and meeting areas to public spaces and other parliamentary facilities, custodial staff help maintain a clean, orderly and professional environment throughout the parliamentary precinct.
Their work supports the health, comfort and overall experience of everyone who works in or visits Parliament.
The Custodial Department is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the parliamentary facilities.
Its responsibilities include:
Custodial staff carry out routine cleaning activities throughout designated areas of Parliament.
These services include:
Cleaning schedules may vary according to the use and requirements of individual areas. A rotation system is in place to ensure equality in assignments.
Maintaining appropriate sanitation standards is an important part of the Department’s work.
Custodial personnel help maintain hygienic conditions by regularly cleaning and sanitizing frequently used spaces and surfaces.
Particular attention may be given to:
The work of the Custodial Department supports the smooth operation of parliamentary proceedings.
During periods of increased activity, including sittings of the House of Assembly and Senate, custodial services help ensure that designated areas remain clean and presentable for Members, staff, media and visitors.
Parliament hosts meetings, official functions, ceremonies, delegations and other activities throughout the year.
The Custodial Department supports these activities by preparing and maintaining designated spaces before, during and after events.
This may include:
Before an Event
During an Event
After an Event
The Department supports the collection and appropriate handling of routine waste generated within designated parliamentary facilities.
Custodial staff help keep waste receptacles and collection areas orderly while following applicable workplace and sanitation procedures.
Specialized or regulated waste should be handled according to the appropriate institutional procedures and by the responsible personnel or service provider.
Custodial operations require appropriate cleaning supplies, sanitation products and equipment.
The Department helps monitor the availability of routine custodial supplies and identifies replenishment needs through the appropriate administrative process.
Cleaning equipment and products should be used in accordance with applicable workplace safety requirements and manufacturer instructions.
A clean workplace contributes to a professional environment for everyone who uses Parliament’s facilities.
The Custodial Department works to maintain standards of:
All Members, employees and visitors can contribute to keeping shared spaces clean by reporting concerns through the appropriate channels.
The Custodial Department works alongside other parliamentary departments to support the day-to-day operation of the institution.
This may include coordination with departments responsible for:
Where a concern extends beyond routine custodial services, it can be referred to the appropriate department for follow-up.
Custodial staff may identify issues that require attention beyond routine cleaning.
These may include:
Such matters should be reported to the appropriate departmental or administrative head.
The Custodial Department is supported by personnel responsible for maintaining designated areas of the parliamentary precinct.
Diana Gilbert
Head of Department
Diana.gilbert@bahamasparliament.org
Rose Mackey
Staff
rose.mackey@bahamasparliament.org
The Custodial Department maintains the cleanliness, sanitation and general presentation of designated parliamentary facilities.
Custodial services may cover offices, restrooms, meeting areas, public spaces, common areas and other designated facilities.
Cleaning concerns should be reported to the appropriate custodial or administrative contact within Parliament.
Routine custodial staff may identify and report facility concerns, but repairs and technical maintenance should be handled by the appropriate department or service provider.
The Department may support authorized parliamentary events by preparing and maintaining designated spaces before, during and after activities.
Employees and visitors can help by disposing of waste properly, keeping shared areas orderly and reporting spills, sanitation concerns or other issues promptly.
Maintaining Parliament as a clean and welcoming environment is a shared responsibility.
The Custodial Department provides essential daily support, while everyone who uses parliamentary facilities can contribute by respecting shared spaces and following established cleanliness and sanitation practices.