How to hire a power washer

How to hire a power washer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step power washer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a power washer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new power washer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the power washer you need to hire. Certain power washer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A power washer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, power washers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of power washer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Power Washer	Description	Hourly rate
   Power Washer	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$11-22
   Cleaning Crew Member	The responsibilities of a cleaning crew member depend on the delegated tasks from a leader. Most duties will revolve around sweeping and mopping floors, wiping windows and mirrors, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, dusting corners, and vacuuming... Show more	$10-17
   Custodian	A custodian, also referred to as janitor, is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and helping protect all facilities. Custodians make sure everything is clean, neat, in order, and free from clutter and safe... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Power Washers
   • Safety Procedures
   • Clean Windows
   • Semi Trucks
   • ECT
   • Pigs
   • Tractor Trailer
   • Hot Water
   • Commercial Buildings
   • Blowers
   • RAN
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • PSI
   • General Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Load in hogs, and load out hogs, give shots, run paperwork, and powerwash the units
   • Maintain cleanliness of equipment and floor adhering to sanitation regulations.
   • Remove wheel assemblies and tires to polish aluminum rims with polishing machinery and by hand.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your power washer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A power washer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, power washers' average salary in louisiana is 56% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level power washers 48% less than senior-level power washers.
   • Certifications. A power washer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a power washer's salary.

   Average power washer salary

   $16.46hourly

   $34,233 yearly

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   Entry-level power washer salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

4. Writing a power washer job description

   A job description for a power washer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a power washer job description:

   Power washer job description example

   Allied Universal Janitorial Services is uniquely capable and personally committed to delivering exceptional janitorial services.
   
   All full-time positions offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more! We pride ourselves on fostering a promote from within culture.
   
   The **Janitor** position is responsible for performing all-purpose cleaning and preservation of assigned area inside a particular building or multiple client sites. Exact tasks of janitorial crew are not definite, consequently, must be flexible in performing assigned duties per client's specifications.
   
   **ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Those duties necessary to meet the minimum requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned:
   
   + Empty and clean all waste container. Remove waste paper and garbage from the premises to selected area; damp wipe containers.
   + Empty and clean all ash trays, monitor all sand urns supply and restore sand as required.
   
   + Dust all image frames, charts, graphs and wall hangings
   
   + Damp dust all ceiling and air condition diffusers, partition grilles, register and other ventilating louvers
   
   + Vacuum all mats and carpeted areas in workplace, lobbies, and corridors.
   
   + Hand dust and clean all office furnishings, files, fixtures, paneling, window sills and all other flat surfaces
   
   + Wipe clean and buff all mental hardware fixtures and added bright work
   
   + Appropriately clean and police tile floor services as required.
   
   + Damp wipe and buff all glass furnishings
   
   + Clean entry door glass indoors and outer surface
   
   + Remove all stains from vertical surfaces such as doors, door frames, and around light switches, private entry glass and dividers
   
   + Wash, clean and sterilize all water coolers
   
   + Sweep private stairways, and vacuum if carpeted
   
   + Clean building floors, by sweeping and mopping
   
   + Clean and sanitize, and restock supplies in bathrooms
   
   **QUALIFICATIONS:** To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or experience required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   + Must be able to follow written and oral directions
   
   + Minimum of 6 months of experience in a janitorial type position.
   
   **Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
   
   If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .
   
   **Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
   
   If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .
   
   
   **Location:** United States-Florida-Brandon
   
   **Job Category:** Janitorial

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5. Post your job

   To find power washers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any power washers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level power washers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your power washer job on Zippia to find and recruit power washer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with power washer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new power washer

   Once you've selected the best power washer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new power washer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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