Senior Pressure Washing Technician - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Pressure Washing Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of aerial lifts, pressure washing equipment, and related cleaning tools to maintain and restore the appearance of campus and facility assets. This position will be the lead for Pressure Washing Technicians to perform advanced exterior cleaning of building surfaces, structures, and associated components using high-pressure washing systems, detergents, degreasers, and specialized cleaning additives. The Senior Pressure Washing Technician assesses cleaning requirements, selects appropriate cleaning methods and chemicals, and ensures all work is completed in accordance with safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and departmental standards. The Senior Pressure Washing Technician operates and maintains 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. This position requires a thorough understanding of cleaning agents, surface restoration techniques, fall protection requirements, and safe operating procedures while working at heights and around occupied facilities. The technician is expected to exercise sound judgment and maintain a high level of workmanship.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
4-5 years of experience, or trade school and experience. (Experience may substitute for trade school education on a year-to-year basis.)
Requires a 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.
Valid Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Advanced trade school certification preferred
6 years preferred

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.
Expected to exercise sound judgment and maintain a high level of workmanship
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.