Hospital Custodian

UW Medical Center-Montlake is a prominent acute care academic medical center located in Seattle, Washington. It operates alongside the Northwest campus, forming part of the University of Washington's esteemed healthcare system. Since 2012, UW Medical Center has held the distinction of being the number one hospital in Seattle and Washington State, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Recognized nationally for excellence in seven medical specialties, the center combines compassionate patient care with cutting-edge medical advances and academic research. Situated on the edge of the picturesque University of Washington campus, the Montlake campus offers staff numerous amenities and convenient transportation options, including a light rail station directly across the street.

The Day Hospital Custodian position at UW Medical Center-Montlake is a critical role within the Environmental Services department. This full-time role, offering 40 hours per week with day shift hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and rotating weekends, focuses on maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of inpatient, non-patient, and administrative areas across the facility. Responsibilities for the Day Hospital Custodian include cleaning and disinfecting all furniture, fixtures, and equipment in compliance with established procedures aimed at reducing infection risks. This role involves handling soiled linen properly, disinfecting and remaking beds in patient rooms, and performing floor care such as dusting, wet mopping, stripping, buffing, and applying finish using high-speed buffers and automated floor scrubbers. The custodian is also tasked with specialized cleaning in surgical and invasive procedure rooms and managing bloodborne pathogen and chemical spill cleanup according to strict protocols to ensure safety and compliance.

Additional duties include vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets with automated shampooers and extractors, outdoor cleaning activities like snow and debris removal, and ensuring compliance with medical center safety policies and emergency procedures. This role is vital in supporting a safe, clean, and welcoming healthcare environment which directly impacts patient and staff well-being. Compensation for the position ranges from $21.84 to $29.40 hourly, reflecting competitive pay within the regional healthcare sector. This is a regular, full-time position under the WFSE Campuswide union bargaining unit.

UW Medical Center offers an excellent workplace culture and benefits package, aligned with the University of Washington’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. As part of UW Medicine, the largest health system in Washington, employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within a highly respected institution dedicated to improving community health through medical excellence, education, and research.