HOSPITAL CUSTODIAN (FIXED DURATION)

Req #: 244317 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake Posting Date: 03/19/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $3,676 - $4,948 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: Evening Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.

UW Medical Center - Montlake - Environmental Services department has multiple opportunities open for Fixed Duration (temporary) Hospital Custodian positions. These positions are benefits-eligible and anticipated to be up to 12 months in duration.

WORK SCHEDULE
We are looking to fill:

Temporary positions anticipated to be up to 12 months in duration

100% FTE (40 hours per week)

Evenings shift

4:30pm to 1:00am, weekend commitments

POSITION HIGHTLIGHTS
Under general supervision, the individual in this role will maintain cleanliness and care of facilities in inpatient and non-patient areas and administrative offices as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cleans and disinfects all furniture, fixtures, and equipment according to procedure.

Removes and properly handles soiled linen; disinfects and remakes beds in patient rooms; dust and wet mops hard floors with disinfectant.

Performs bloodborne pathogen and chemical spill containment and clean-up according to procedure.

Strips, cleans, buffs, and applies finish to floors. Uses high speed floor buffers, polishers, and automated floors scrubbers.

Performs in between case cleaning and terminal cleaning of surgical, obstetrical, and invasive procedure rooms including flood mopping and disinfecting according to procedure.

Vacuums and spot clean carpets; operates automated carpet shampooers and extractors.

Transplant cleans patient and construction areas according to procedures.

Cleans interior or easily accessible exterior windows. Takes down and rehangs cubicle curtains.

Performs cleaning and related activities in areas within a reasonable distance outside of the facility using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris, and sweep sidewalks or stairs.

Complies with safety policies and procedures and medical center emergency and disaster procedures.

Reports the need for repair and/or maintenance of furniture or equipment.

Performs related duties as requested by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:
Physical ability to do required work

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center 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 seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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.

Salary : $3,676 - $4,948