Custodian

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center - Northwest is seeking custodians to perform daily cleaning across patient and non-patient areas in Seattle. The role includes bed making, waste handling, and routine disinfection, with rotating weekend and holiday commitments on multiple shifts.

Applicants must demonstrate physical ability to perform cleaning duties. The Environmental Services team emphasizes safety procedures and proper chemical handling as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform required cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs general facility cleaning and maintenance of both patient rooms and non-patient areas.
• Makes beds and performs check-out cleaning.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and fixtures.
• Dust mops, wet mops, and vacuums floors, dusts and spot cleans/disinfects furniture and horizontal surfaces.
• Empties wastebaskets and trash containers, removes trash and disinfects wastebaskets.
• Consistently follows hospital and departmental safety procedures. Reads and follows all instructions regarding use and preparation of chemicals.
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills as directed by NSO or supervisor.

Job description

UW Medical Center - Northwest Environmental Services has an outstanding opportunity for multiple Custodian positions.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Day shift, 7:00am-3:30pm - Rotating every other weekend, holiday commitments
• 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Night shift, 11:00pm-7:30am - Rotating every other weekend, holiday commitments
• 60% FTE (32 hours per week), Night shift, 11:00pm-7:30am - Rotating every other weekend, holiday commitments
• 60% FTE (32 hours per week), Evening shift, 3:00pm-11:30pm - Rotating every other weekend, holiday commitments

POSITION HIGHTLIGHTS

The Custodian performs daily cleaning of all patient and non-patient areas, handles waste, and maintains a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general facility cleaning and maintenance of both patient rooms and non-patient areas
• Makes beds and performs check-out cleaning
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and fixtures
• Dust mops, wet mops, and vacuums floors, dusts and spot cleans/disinfects furniture and horizontal surfaces
• Empties wastebaskets and trash containers, removes trash and disinfects wastebaskets
• Consistently follows hospital and departmental safety procedures. Reads and follows all instructions regarding use and preparation of chemicals
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills as directed by NSO or supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

Physical ability to do required work.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.