Building Services
Carpet Cleaner
Job Code: 8536 – Classified
Department Introduction:
Building Services delivers Custodial Services to the UW campus that provides exceptionally clean and sanitary environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors and manages the comprehensive Recycling & Solid Waste
Management program.
Job Purpose:
This individual serves under the direction of a Supervisor 1 and Manager of Operations in the Custodial Department. The
Custodial Carpet Cleaner is responsible for servicing, sometimes alone, and sometimes in conjunction with a coworker, over 100 buildings throughout the campus. It is planned that all carpeted areas on campus will be cleaned once per biennium, though special projects are handled at any time at the discretion of supervision. Besides carpet care, Carpet
Cleaners will also be called upon to clean upholstery and office partitions and perform regular custodial duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Load and transport carpet-cleaning equipment and supplies in a University truck
Maintain cleanliness of truck, fueling, and maintenance log
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Coordinate cleaning activities with Area Manager or designee (determining suitable closet to use, best start times, etc.)
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Set up equipment, dilute solutions, and the determine safest and most economical strategy to perform work assignment
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Assess carpet condition to determine appropriate cleaning system (overall condition of carpet, seam separation, fiber make up, visible damage, padded or unpadded) for time allotted for each job
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Maintain activity log
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Coordinate activities with Manager as needed
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Participate in periodic training in the use of chemicals, other supplies, and in upholstery fabric cleaning
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Maintain inventory of equipment and products
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Submit reports on labor and material costs
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Ensure that carpet-cleaning equipment is maintained in proper working order
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Perform minor mechanical maintenance on carpet-cleaning equipment
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Carry cell phone to maintain workplace communication
Clean upholstery, partitions, and other fabric surfaces
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May perform occasional custodial duties
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Maintain a positive attitude while working with custodial staff, and clients while supporting the mission of Custodial
Services
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The Carpet Cleaner must be physically able to perform all of the above duties
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Perform other duties as assigned
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Regular and predictable attendance is required
Core Competencies:
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Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
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Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
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Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
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Be responsible and accountable
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Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
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Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
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Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
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Exhibit a professional work ethic
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Continuously promote a safe work environment
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Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
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Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.
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Physical ability to do required work.
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Must be able to work an 8 hour shift 5 days per week.
 Six months’ carpet cleaning experience
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Have knowledge and understand of safe work practices and policies
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Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
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Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures
Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
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Basic Computer Skills
Conditions of Employment:
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Valid Washington State Driver’s License
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A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire
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