High Rise Window Cleaning Technician

Valcourt Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valcourt Group is seeking a High Rise Window Cleaning Technician for a full-time, on-site role in Chicago, IL. The position involves exterior window cleaning on high-rise and mid-rise buildings using rope access, swing stages, and other approved suspended access equipment.

You will inspect and set up gear, follow site safety plans, clean glass and frames to company standards, and work with supervisors and teammates to plan assignments, document work, and communicate site conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-rise/exterior building services is a plus.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing and working at heights on ropes, scaffolds, and suspended platforms.
• Strong safety mindset with willingness to follow OSHA, company and site-specific safety procedures, including use of fall protection and PPE.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment related to rope access, rigging, and window cleaning systems.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship in cleaning windows, frames and building surfaces.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
• Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions and availability to work standard full-time hours, with occasional schedule flexibility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and set up equipment for each job.
• Clean glass, frames, and building exteriors to company standards.
• Follow site safety plans and use fall protection and PPE.
• Coordinate with supervisors and team to plan jobs.
• Document work performed and communicate site conditions.
• Interact professionally with building management, clients, and the public.

Skills

Physical fitness

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

OSHA safety procedures

Communication with team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rope access equipment

Rigging

Window cleaning systems

Job description

The High Rise Window Cleaning Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Chicago, IL. This role involves performing exterior window cleaning on high-rise and mid-rise buildings using rope access, swing stages, and other approved suspended access equipment. Day-to-day responsibilities include inspecting and setting up equipment, following site-specific safety plans, and cleaning glass, frames, and building exteriors to company standards. Technicians will work closely with supervisors and team members to plan jobs, communicate site conditions, and document work performed. The role also requires consistent adherence to safety protocols, participation in ongoing training, and professional interaction with building management, clients, and the public.

Qualifications

• Prior high-rise, rope access, or exterior building services experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, and working at heights on ropes, scaffolds, and suspended platforms.
• Strong safety mindset with willingness to follow OSHA, company, and site-specific safety procedures, including use of fall protection and PPE.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment related to rope access, rigging, and window cleaning systems.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship in cleaning windows, frames, and building surfaces.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
• Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions and availability to work standard full-time hours, with occasional schedule flexibility as needed.