University of Washington Human Resources

Window Washer Lead

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT

Wash and clean windows and door glass at all levels of building interior and exterior.

BASIC FUNCTION

Lead Window Washers and perform window washing duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Lead Window Washers and perform window washing duties at heights regularly above 35 feet. Wash and clean windows (inside and outside), using ladders, window jacks, other power tools; constructing and working with spider scaling/swing-stage equipment, safety belts, tucker and extension poles, power hoists, hydraulic (i.e., “Genie”) lifts, etc. in populated areas.

TYPICAL WORK

Regularly assign, instruct and check the work of employees;

Inspect, service and maintain equipment;

Monitor safety practices;

Maintain work schedules; record time spent on each job;

Regularly wash windows and perform related duties at heights above 35 feet;

Wash and clean windows (inside and outside), using ladders, window jacks, other power tools; construct and work with spider scaling/swing-stage equipment, safety belts, tucker and extension poles, power hoists, hydraulic (i.e., “Genie”) lifts, etc. in populated areas;

Ensure that all descent and safety equipment and rigging is in satisfactory condition, including making regular safety checks (with safety checklist);

Maintain and ensure staff follow an appropriate pre-approved fall-protection plan; develop work-safety for each work site (building);

Provide protection of university staff, students, and visitors near work site, including erecting barriers and erecting a mechanism to redirect traffic around work site;

Remove paint, stain, and dirt from glass surfaces;

Move and replace furniture, fixtures, and equipment to gain window access;

Perform the work of Window Washer 1 and 2; and

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience as a Window Washer 2.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

02/07/1973: New Class
11/01/1981: Revise Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion
01/01/2019: Revise Class, update job codes with Workday codes