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 region's 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.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.70 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$25.55 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE HMC

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER 

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. 

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare 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 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

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.