Hospital Custodian

UW Medical Center-Montlake is a renowned acute care academic medical center located in Seattle, Washington. It operates two campuses—Montlake and Northwest—and is consistently recognized as the number one hospital in Seattle and Washington State, according to U.S. News & World Report since 2012. This prestigious medical center is nationally ranked in seven specialties, signifying excellence in healthcare delivery, advanced research, and medical education. The Montlake campus is uniquely situated adjacent to the beautiful University of Washington campus, offering its employees access to numerous amenities and convenient public transit options, including the Sound Transit light rail station right across the street.

As part of UW Medicine, the center embodies a comprehensive health system that integrates a top-rated medical school and internationally recognized research programs. UW Medicine’s mission is to elevate public health through groundbreaking medical knowledge, exceptional patient care, and training future physicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals. The environment is marked by integrity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to creating a respectful and welcoming atmosphere for every patient, family member, student, and employee. With nearly 29,000 dedicated healthcare professionals and educators, UW Medicine includes several key institutions such as Harborview Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, and the UW School of Medicine.

The Evening Hospital Custodian position within the Environmental Services department at UW Medical Center-Montlake offers an integral role in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors across inpatient, non-patient, and administrative areas. This is a full-time, regular position with a 100% full-time equivalent (FTE), working a 40-hour week primarily on the evening shift from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, rotating every other weekend. The salary pays between $21.84 and $29.40 per hour, with additional differential pay for evenings and weekends, reflecting the organization's commitment to fair compensation.

Custodians play a critical role in upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation, which supports patient recovery and safeguards the wellbeing of everyone in the hospital. Duties include disinfecting furniture, fixtures, equipment, cleaning patient rooms, handling soiled linens, and responding to biohazard cleanups such as bloodborne pathogens and chemical spills. They also operate various floor care machinery like high-speed buffers and automated scrubbers, perform carpet cleaning tasks, and ensure the cleanliness of surgical and invasive procedure rooms. The role requires a strong adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work outdoors during certain cleaning activities around the facility grounds.

Working at UW Medical Center-Montlake not only means joining a leading healthcare institution but also becoming part of a community devoted to excellence, exploration, and education in healthcare. Employees enjoy a supportive work culture, robust benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute directly to the hospital’s mission and impact the health of the community positively.