Hospital Porter

UW Medicine:

As a leading academic medical center in Seattle, UW Medicine prides itself on providing exceptional patient care and pioneering medical advances.

We are seeking a highly motivated Hospital Custodian to join our team at the Montlake campus.

Job Summary:

This is a full-time evening shift position responsible for maintaining cleanliness and care of facilities in inpatient and non-patient areas and administrative offices as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect all furniture, fixtures, and equipment according to procedure.
• Remove and properly handle soiled linen; disinfect and remake beds in patient rooms; dust and wet mop hard floors with disinfectant.
• Perform bloodborne pathogen and chemical spill containment and clean-up according to procedure.
• Strip, clean, buff, and apply finish to floors. Use high-speed floor buffers, polishers, and automated floors scrubbers.
• Perform in-between case cleaning and terminal cleaning of surgical, obstetrical, and invasive procedure rooms including flood mopping and disinfecting according to procedure.
• Vacuum and spot-clean carpets; operate automated carpet shampooers and extractors.
• Transplant clean patient and construction areas according to procedures.
• Clean interior or easily accessible exterior windows. Take down and rehang cubicle curtains.
• Perform 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.

Requirements:

• Physical ability to do required work.

Benefits:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work-life programs, including a $2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.

About UW Medical Center - Montlake:

Located on the edge of the beautiful University of Washington campus, UW Medical Center - Montlake offers convenient public transit options and access to many amenities available to our staff.

About UW Medicine:

As Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center, UW Medicine is committed to improving the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists, and other health professionals.