Senior Pressure Washing Technician - Facilities Services - UTK

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.

• 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.

• Required Education:       

  • High School Diploma or GED

    • Advanced trade school certification preferred

     

• Required Experience: 

  • 4-5 years of experience, or trade school and experience.  (Experience may substitute for trade school education on a year-to-year basis.) 6 years preferred 

• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

  • 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.

• Other Conditions: Valid Driver’s license

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR05
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About The College/Department/Division

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute.  The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.