Pressure Washer

Valley Metro • Operations Maintenance Center 605 S. 48th St. Phoenix 85034, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Pressure Washer (Facilities Cleaning) to join our Facilities Maintenance team. This position will play a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of various properties including station platforms, sidewalks, parking lots, industrial equipment, vehicles and facility building exteriors, walls, roofs, ensuring a pleasant experience to our riders. This position requires technical proficiency in operating pressure washing equipment, attention to detail, and a strong adherence to safety practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. plus one (1) year of industry experience with high-pressure and cleaning equipment, OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to fulfill the job duties as listed may be considered.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of: Safe operation of high-pressure and hot water washing equipment.
• Knowledge of: Proper use of cleaning chemicals, including hazardous materials protocols.
• Knowledge of: Safety practices, hazard recognition, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cleaning and reporting.
• Knowledge of: Basic maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Skill In: Effectively communicating both verbally and in writing with coworkers and supervisors.
• Skill In: Working in and around public spaces.
• Skill In: Exercising independent judgment in the performance of job duties.
• Skill In: Overcoming obstacles to complete work tasks.
• Skill In: Operating and maintaining pressure washing equipment and understanding the proper use of cleaning chemicals.
• Skill In: Safely mixing and applying cleaning chemicals as required for specific jobs, adhering to all safety and environmental regulations.
• Skill In: Maintaining accurate records of job details, including time spent, materials used, and any issues encountered during the work.
• Skill In: Identifying and reporting issues to the supervisor or management.
• Skill In: Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets, memos, reports and other documents.
• Skill In: Establishing and maintaining good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes high-pressure washing equipment to clean and maintain a variety of surfaces such as station platforms, sidewalks, parking lots, industrial equipment, vehicles and facility building exteriors, walls, roofs; performs various cleaning services to include trash pick/up removal, facilities cleaning, equipment/component cleaning, vehicle cleaning, special event coverage and cleaning of bloodborne pathogens, drug paraphernalia, and sharp objects.
• Treats stained areas with chemical degreaser prior to washing; applies detergent safely as needed.
• Paints walls to remove graffiti.
• Operates and maintains the company-provided hot water pressure washer and Agency vehicles.
• Orders and maintains a stock of pretreatment chemicals; installs normal wear parts that keep washing equipment operable; loads and unloads equipment from Agency vehicles; checks the equipment is in good working order and has an adequate water supply.
• Prepares job sites by securing work areas, setting up equipment, and removing any potential hazards; clears the job site and stores all hoses and equipment correctly.
• Inspects completed work to ensure all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and meets Agency standards.
• Provides reports to supervisor indicating work performed, challenges, recommendations and action items.
• Reads, understands, and executes Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Follows all safety protocols to prevent damage or injury.
• Manages job details, reviews daily tasks, and follows up with supervisor or designee.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED