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Job Description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Housing & Food Services (HFS) has an outstanding opportunity for a Carpet Cleaner to join their team.

Housing & Food Services supports over 10,000 student residents and operates 40+ dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1,200 staff and students, HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service.

In Housing & Food Services, our DEIB statement reads: HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.

Position Purpose

Clean carpets and upholstery in Housing and Food Services buildings by operating a mobile, truck-mounted carpet extractor, other portable carpet equipment, upholstery equipment and other power equipment.

Description of Duties

• Use equipment including but not limited to the following: truck mounted unit, scrub wand, rotary carpet extractor, hard surface rotary tool, upright vacuum, and bonnet machine.

• Maintain log and submit reports on labor and material costs based on square footage cleaned.

• Schedule; obtain keys, and clean apartments, residence hall rooms and public areas in units, which are both vacant and occupied.

• Participate in periodic training in use of chemicals and supplies, and in carpet and upholstery fabric cleaning.

• Maintain inventory of equipment and products for purchase and for scheduling maintenance.

• Perform minor mechanical maintenance on carpet cleaning equipment.

• Work in locations within the Department as well as other University facilities without direct supervision.

• Establish and maintain good public relations with students and staff.

• Clean upholstery using portable cleaning equipment.

• Perform custodial duties as assigned.

• Drive University vehicles to deliver items and commute to various HFS locations in or around campus

• Perform occasional pressure washing

• Perform related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Six months’ custodial experience. A valid Washington State Driver’s License may be required. Physical ability to do required work.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Desired Qualifications

Competitive candidates will possess experience that demonstrates:

• Previous success as a Custodian or housekeeper

• An eye for detail

• Dedication to a high level of customer satisfaction

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

• Physical ability to perform work

• Six months of carpet cleaning experience or equivalent experience (e.g., seminars, on-job training)

• Experience that demonstrates working knowledge of carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment

• Experience and references that demonstrate ability to:

o Understand written and verbal instructions in English

o Effectively interact and communicate in a variety of situations

o Work independently with minimal supervision

o Ability to use the Internet, email and basic computer applications

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.

• Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver’s License to drive UW vehicles.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$44,256.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$52,104.00 annual

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%

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.