How Much Training Is Needed for High-Rise Window Washers?
Every high-rise building needs someone to clean the outside of its windows — this is where professional high-rise window washers come into the picture. Entering this field provides you with a job that pays around $50,000 per year, according to the "New York Daily News." Because this job can be dangerous, it's important to undergo the proper training before taking on the risks. Training typically involves taking a class and becoming certified to work as a high-rise window washer.
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Sign up for a safety course administered by the International Window Cleaning Association. This one-day course teaches you the basics of window cleaning safety. It shows you how to plan out a job, how to use rope descent systems and how to protect yourself against falls. After you complete this class, you receive a certificate for participation.
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Take a certification course offered by the International Window Cleaning Association. The course, which includes three online tests and one in-person test, consists of online training as well as book instruction. It typically takes about three months to complete all of the training and tests. You must receive a score of at least 92 on all of the online tests and a score of at least 90 on the final in-person exam to become certified.
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Apply for a window cleaning position with a high-rise window-cleaning company. If you're selected for a job, you'll likely undergo on-the-job training as well. The amount of time that it takes to complete on-the-job training varies depending on the company. You may need to learn how to set up the equipment and plan out jobs first before getting the chance to actually clean windows.
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Tips & Warnings
Although becoming certified by the International Window Cleaning Association isn't required, it offers you an advantage when trying to get a job in the field.
Window washing can be a dangerous business if you don't know what you're doing. Before taking on your first job, understand how the rope descent systems work and make sure you're comfortable with using them. Otherwise, you could end up fatally injured on the job.
