Carpet Cleaner

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POSITION PURPOSE

The Carpet Cleaner (NE S WFSE Campuswide) cleans carpets and upholstery in Housing and Food Services buildings by operating a mobile, truck-mounted carpet extractor, other portable carpet equipment, upholstery equipment and other power equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Use equipment including but not limited to the following: truck mounted unit, scrub wand, rotary carpet extractor, hard surface rotary tool, upright vacuum, and bonnet machine.

Maintain log and submit reports on labor and material costs based on square footage cleaned.

Schedule; obtain keys, and clean apartments, residence hall rooms and public areas in units, which are both vacant and occupied.

Participate in periodic training in use of chemicals and supplies, and in carpet and upholstery fabric cleaning.

Maintain inventory of equipment and products for purchase and for scheduling maintenance.

Perform minor mechanical maintenance on carpet cleaning equipment.

Work in locations within the Department as well as other University facilities without direct supervision.

Establish and maintain good public relations with students and staff.

Clean upholstery using portable cleaning equipment.

Perform custodial duties as assigned.

Drive University vehicles to deliver items and commute to various HFS locations in or around campus.

Perform occasional pressure washing.

Perform related duties as required.

New hires typically start at $21.99 per hour

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Six months' custodial experience.

A valid Washington State Driver's License may be required.

Physical ability to do required work.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Competitive candidates will possess experience that demonstrates:

Previous success as a Custodian or housekeeper.

An eye for detail.

Dedication to a high level of customer satisfaction.

Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Physical ability to perform work.

Six months of carpet cleaning experience or equivalent experience (e.g., seminars, on-job training).

Experience that demonstrates working knowledge of carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment.

Experience and references that demonstrate ability to:

Understand written and verbal instructions in English.

Effectively interact and communicate in a variety of situations.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to use the Internet, email and basic computer applications.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.

Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver's License.