Window & Pressure Washing Drone Pilot (1680)

Summary
The Window and Pressure Washing Drone Pilot is responsible for operating specialized aerial cleaning drones used for high-rise and commercial building maintenance. This role involves performing precision drone flights, conducting routine equipment checks, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant cleaning operations. The position requires technical proficiency with drone systems, strong attention to detail, and adherence to all safety and operational standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
•    Role involves site visits, equipment transport and setup of proper work areas/zones
•    Operate and maintain window-washing drones for commercial and residential buildings. 
•    Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality. 
•    Plan and execute flight paths in compliance with FAA regulations and company protocols. 
•    Monitor drone performance and troubleshoot technical issues as needed. 
•    Maintain accurate logs of flight operations, maintenance, and cleaning schedules. 
•    Collaborate with building managers and safety teams to coordinate cleaning operations. 
•    Ensure compliance with all safety standards and environmental regulations.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
•    FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required within 30 days of being hired). 
•    Strong understanding of FAA regulations and airspace requirements. 
•    Ability to work in varying weather conditions. 
•    Excellent problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills. 
•    Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
•    Customer Service & Interpersonal Skills: Communicates effectively and builds positive working relationships at all levels.
•    Organizational Skills: Plans and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Military veteran with UAV or aviation experience. 
•    Experience in drone operation and maintenance. 
•    Background in facilities maintenance or industrial cleaning. 
•    Interest in drone software and automated flight systems

Competencies:                               
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:    

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs and requests for service and assistance.
• Oral Communication - Listens attentively and requests clarification when needed.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Quality - Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work on time and works quickly.
• Safety - Observes safety procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to the supervisor’s direction.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and transport drone equipment (up to 30 lbs). 
• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods of time 
• Valid driver’s license and a clean record of transportation
• Ability to drive the company vehicle to client site (s)
• Reliable transportation is required to and from Goodwill HQ offices 

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Able to stand and walk for extended periods.   Able to lift and carry over 30 pounds.

Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors, with exposure to weather elements such as rain and hot temperatures. Reasonable accommodation (s) will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.