UTILITY WORKER 2

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Utility Worker 2 in the Environmental Services Department to manage stockroom operations and deliver supplies across hospital units. The role involves maintaining EVS equipment, logging deliveries, and coordinating with custodial teams to ensure timely restocking and safe workflows.

Candidates should have at least one year of experience operating power equipment and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Physical strength to perform required work.
• One year of work experience that includes operation of power equipment such as tampers, jackhammers, trucks, or wheel tractors.
• Equivalent education and experience may substitute for required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stockroom cleanliness, organization, and safe workflows.
• Monitor and manage inventory of EVS supplies, notifying designated staff when restocking is needed.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming supply deliveries, ensuring packing slips are reviewed and properly logged.
• Organize and store supplies in designated stockroom locations in accordance with safety standards.
• Transport and deliver supplies, equipment, and furniture to hospital units as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain EVS equipment, including dispensers, vacuums, buffers, wet vacs, carpet extractors, and ride-on floor machines.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on EVS equipment to ensure proper function and reduce downtime.
• Tag and coordinate vendor repair for equipment that cannot be repaired in-house.
• Respond to work orders submitted through a computerized maintenance management system.
• Communicate with custodial teams and hospital departments regarding supply needs, equipment use, and repair timelines.

Skills

Power equipment operation

Physical strength

Team collaboration

Education

Equivalent education and experience

Job description

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center - Environmental Services Department

Harborview Medical Center - Environmental Services Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Utility Worker 2.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• May require the ability to work weekends and holidays

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Environmental Services (EVS) Department supports a safe, clean, and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The team helps maintain hospital operations through supply management, equipment support, and responsive service to hospital units.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Manage stockroom organization and deliver supplies to hospital units
• Maintain and troubleshoot EVS equipment to ensure functionality
• Work in a fast-paced hospital environment supporting multiple departments

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain stockroom cleanliness, organization, and safe workflows.
• Monitor and manage inventory of Environmental Services (EVS) supplies, notifying designated staff when restocking is needed.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming supply deliveries, ensuring packing slips are reviewed and properly logged.
• Organize and store supplies in designated stockroom locations in accordance with safety standards.
• Transport and deliver supplies, equipment, and furniture to hospital units as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain EVS equipment, including dispensers, vacuums, buffers, wet vacs, carpet extractors, and ride-on floor machines.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on EVS equipment to ensure proper function and reduce downtime.
• Tag and coordinate vendor repair for equipment that cannot be repaired in-house.
• Respond to work orders submitted through a computerized maintenance management system.
• Communicate with custodial teams and hospital departments regarding supply needs, equipment use, and repair timelines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Physical strength to perform required work
• One year of work experience that includes operation of power equipment such as tampers, jackhammers, trucks, or wheel tractors
• Equivalent education and experience may substitute for required qualifications

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

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 publicby 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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$21.70 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$26.84 hourly

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%

Union/Bargaining Unit

WFSE HMC

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 publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians,scientistsand other health professionals.

All acrossUW 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,studentand colleague is valued and honored.Nearly 29,000healthcare 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.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

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.