Utility Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Physical strength to perform required work
• One year of work experience that includes operation of power equipment such as tampers, jackhammers, trucks, or wheel tractors
• Equivalent education and experience may substitute for required qualifications

Responsibilities

• Maintain stockroom cleanliness, organization, and safe workflows.
• Monitor and manage inventory of Environmental Services (EVS) supplies, notifying designated staff when restocking is needed.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming supply deliveries, ensuring packing slips are reviewed and properly logged.
• Organize and store supplies in designated stockroom locations in accordance with safety standards.
• Transport and deliver supplies, equipment, and furniture to hospital units as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain EVS equipment, including dispensers, vacuums, buffers, wet vacs, carpet extractors, and ride-on floor machines.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on EVS equipment to ensure proper function and reduce downtime.
• Tag and coordinate vendor repair for equipment that cannot be repaired in-house.
• Respond to work orders submitted through a computerized maintenance management system.
• Communicate with custodial teams and hospital departments regarding supply needs, equipment use, and repair timelines.

Benefits

• Information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/