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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Specification for Class

CARPET CLEANER

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

18536 (WFSE Campuswide)

BASIC FUNCTION

Clean carpets by operating a mobile, truck-mounted steam extractor and other power equipment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Single class -- no series.

TYPICAL WORK

Clean carpets using truck-mounted steam extractors and other power equipment;

Maintain activity log;

Schedule areas for cleaning as needed;

Participate in periodic training in use of chemicals, other supplies, and in carpet and upholstery fabric cleaning;

Maintain inventory of equipment and products; submit reports on labor and material costs;

Perform minor mechanical maintenance on carpet cleaning equipment;

May clean upholstery;

May perform occasional custodial duties;

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified

Six months' custodial experience. A valid Washington State Driver's License may be required. Physical ability to do required work.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

New Class: 12-19-83
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05
Revise MQ: 10-21-22