BAWARCHI (BS-16)

The Bawarchi (BS-16) at Karachi Port Trust is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the premises, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves regular cleaning tasks, waste management, and maintaining sanitation standards across various departments within the port.

Daily responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing floors, surfaces, and equipment. The Bawarchi uses cleaning tools and chemicals as per standard operating procedures. They maintain registers to document cleaning activities and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Career progression may involve supervisory roles overseeing other cleaning staff or advancing to higher administrative positions within the maintenance department.

Selection for the Bawarchi position begins with a 100-MCQ written screening examination covering basic accounting and finance topics. Successful candidates are then shortlisted based on their scores and undergo document verification. The final stage involves an interview by the Departmental Selection Committee to assess practical skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

• ✓Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of all port areas
• ✓Perform daily cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, and dusting
• ✓Use appropriate cleaning tools and chemicals as per SOPs
• ✓Document cleaning activities in designated registers
• ✓Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• ✓Supervise and train junior cleaning staff if applicable

• 💡Attention to detail and precision in cleaning tasks
• 💡Knowledge of basic accounting principles for financial record-keeping
• 💡Ability to follow standard operating procedures
• 💡Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• 💡Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• 💡Physical stamina and ability to lift and move heavy objects