Window Cleaner job description

About the job

We are looking for a window cleaner to clean windows, glass facades and other glass surfaces, including on high-rise buildings using work-at-height equipment safely.

Duties and responsibilities

• Clean windows and glass facades inside and out and leave them streak-free
• Choose the right products and tools for each type of glass and frame
• Use ladders, scaffolds, suspended platforms and harnesses to reach high areas
• Inspect work-at-height equipment and harnesses before each use
• Remove built-up dust, sand, stubborn stains and paint marks from the glass
• Cordon off the area below with barriers and signs to protect passers-by
• Clean frames, sills and metal cladding on the facades
• Report broken glass or damaged frames

Working conditions

• Working at great heights under strict safety rules
• Outdoor work in heat and wind; it stops in high winds
• Travel between client sites

Requirements

• No formal qualification required
• 3 to 6 years of experience in window and facade cleaning

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Glass cleaning
• Working at height
• Suspended platforms
• Safety harnesses
• Rope access
• Glass cleaning products
• Occupational safety
• Focus and alertness

Preferred

• A work-at-height or rope access certificate such as IRATA
• Experience cleaning towers and commercial buildings