Window Washer

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center Environmental Services Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Window Washer.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Environmental Services (EVS) Department supports a safe clean and efficient environment for patients staff and visitors. The team helps maintain hospital operations through supply management equipment support and responsive service to hospital units.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Maintain clean clear and presentable windows throughout the hospital clinics administrative offices and other designated facilities.
• Perform window washing and related cleaning tasks in both patient care and non-patient care areas.
• Support a safe and sanitary environment by following established cleaning procedures and workplace safety guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff supervisors and other departments to coordinate cleaning activities and minimize disruptions to patient care.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work orders service requests and assigned projects.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wash interior and exterior windows as appropriate and as needed throughout assigned facilities.
• Use window-washing equipment including scrubbers cleaning solution scrapers squeegees extension poles and ladders to remove dirt stains stickers debris and other buildup from glass surfaces.
• Clean and maintain window sills ledges and surrounding interior building features.
• Spot-clean window blinds as needed while completing window-washing assignments.
• Move and return furniture and equipment as necessary to safely access windows and surrounding areas.
• Coordinate window-washing activities with the unit nurse before beginning work in patient care and non-patient care areas. Reschedule work when necessary to accommodate patient care needs and notify the supervisor of any changes.
• Follow established safety procedures when using ladders and extension poles ensuring equipment is secure and properly positioned before use.
• Notify appropriate unit personnel before beginning work in designated areas.
• Initial and date the in-service log upon completion of assigned areas.
• Prioritize service requests and work orders according to established schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain a daily log of completed service requests work orders and projects.
• Notify the supervisor when scheduled work or service requests cannot be completed as planned.
• Follow the established daily schedule and itinerary which will be determined based on departmental priorities and operational needs.

REQUIREMENTS

Physical ability to do required work.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

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ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physiciansscientistsand other health professionals.

All acrossUW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient familystudentand colleague is valued and 29000healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.