Custodian

Job Description

UW Medical Center – Northwest - Environmental Services has multiple employment opportunities for Day, Evening, and Night Hospital Custodians.

WORK SCHEDULES • 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Day Shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm - Rotating every other weekend • 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Evening Shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm - Rotating every other weekend • 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Night Shift, 6:00pm-2:30am - Rotating every other weekend

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS The Custodian performs daily cleaning of all patient and non-patient areas, handles waste, and maintains a sanitary, orderly, and attractive environment.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs general facility cleaning and maintenance of both patient rooms and non-patient areas • Makes beds and performs check-out cleaning • Cleans and disinfects restrooms and fixtures • Dust mops, wet mops, and vacuums floors, dusts and spot cleans/disinfects furniture and horizontal surfaces • Empties wastebaskets and trash containers, removes trash and disinfects wastebaskets • Consistently follows hospital and departmental safety procedures; reads and follows all instructions regarding use and preparation of chemicals • Assists in cleaning of emergency spills as directed by NSO or supervisor

REQUIREMENTS • Physical ability to do required work

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER – NORTHWEST UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

UW Medicine – Northwest is a full-service, non-profit community hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 1,900 employees, and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus just north of Seattle.

We’re proud of the acclaim we’ve received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Recognitions include: The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award, The Emergency Medicine Excellence Award, The Stroke Care Excellence Award, Winner of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety (three years in a row) We are also among the top 5% safest places to get care in the country.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Our 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. Across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion. We foster a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student, and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work within the UW Medicine family of organizations, including: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, 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: $22.21 hourlyPay Range Maximum: $32.29 hourlyOther Compensation: Evening Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour Night Shift Differential: $5.00 per hourBenefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/Shift: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular? This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and MaintenanceABOUT 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, 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 dso@uw.edu.

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.