High Rise Window Cleaning (74157)

Valcourt; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Valcourt in Chicago, IL is seeking window washing technicians to perform exterior cleaning on high-rise buildings using brushes, sponges, or cloths with soapy solutions. The role requires climbing or rope access to reach up to 500 feet and operating safety equipment.

Duties include setting up ladders or scaffolding, using extension poles from ground level, and transporting cleaning chemicals like chlorine. Candidates should have good communication, be available for overtime or occasional

Qualifications

• Proven communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness for overtime and occasional night/weekend shifts.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use rope descent system or scaffolding to reach exterior windows up to 500 feet.
• Set up ladders to access second and third story windows.
• Handle mildly abrasive cleaning solutions and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Overtime availability

Driver's license optional

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: ANSI CHI - Chicago, IL 60618, Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly, Window washing technicians perform general window cleaning while using brushes, sponges, or wet cloths to apply soapy water or other cleaning solutions to exterior building surfaces. Following the application of cleaning products, technicians are responsible for drying the wet glass with a cloth or squeegee. Pressure cleaning professionals independently operate high-pressure cleaning equipment, and wash areas assigned to them. This can include using various cleaning materials to achieve the desired results of cleaning and sanitation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Use either a Rope Descent System or scaffolding to reach outside windows up to 500 feet for cleaning or hold and maneuver up to 60’ of watered extension poles (~25 pounds) to clean third and fourth floor windows from the ground.
• Set up and climb ladders to reach second and third story windows.
• Work with and/or transport mildly abrasive chemically based cleaning solutions such as chlorine and ammonia

Qualifications:

• Good communication and customer services skills
• Availability, if needed, for overtime and occasional weekend or night work
• Valid Driver’s license is preferred

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry ~50 pounds regularly and repeatedly throughout the workday, carrying equipment up flights of stairs and fixed ladders.
• Work at heights of up to 500 feet
• Wear latex gloves or other protective clothing/equipment
• Stand or walk for up to two hours at a time.
• Repetitively stoop, kneel, climb, and reach
• Work outside in all seasons

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.