Senior Pressure Washing Technician - Facilities Services - UTK

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Pressure Washing Technicians to operate and maintain aerial work platforms and pressure washing equipment.
• Performs routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance and serves as a lead worker by providing guidance and training to other technicians.
• Operate pressure washing equipment, aerial lifts, and related tools safely and efficiently to clean exterior building surfaces and structural/non-structural components.
• Select and properly apply detergents, degreasers, surfactants, and other cleaning agents based on surface type and cleaning requirements.
• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and perform routine preventative maintenance on pressure washing equipment and accessories to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Monitor inventory levels and order cleaning supplies, detergents, chemicals, equipment parts, and related materials as needed.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of cleaning products, their applications, and safe handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED, Advanced trade school certification preferred.
• Required Experience: 4-5 years of experience, or trade school and experience. 6 years preferred.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Thorough understanding of cleaning agents, surface restoration techniques, fall protection requirements, and safe operating procedures while working at heights and around occupied facilities. Ability and knowledge of using a pressure washing equipment. Knowledge of numerous types of pressure washing cleaning detergents, degreasers and additives. Must have knowledge of proper pressure washing techniques. Ability and knowledge of using an aerial lift. Must have knowledge of proper ladder use. Must have knowledge of proper surface protection materials. Ability to properly determine what surface protection is needed. Ability to communicate with all departmental personnel, staff and faculty.