Assistant Building Attendant Leader (Assistant Custodian Crew Leader) - Night Shift

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,568 - 43,472; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Free access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Assistant Building Attendant Leader for the night shift. The role includes supervising a crew of Building Attendants and ensuring that custodial tasks are performed to schedule. Candidates should have at least one year of custodial experience and be able to coordinate cleaning tasks effectively.

This position offers competitive health benefits, generous paid vacation, and opportunities for professional development. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year in building cleaning and custodial work.
• Experience in using custodial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision of Building Attendant II.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using prescribed equipment.
• Maintain work schedule and accept assignments.

Skills

Custodial equipment usage

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Assistant Building Attendant Leader (Assistant Custodian Crew Leader) - Night Shift

Job Posting Title: Assistant Building Attendant Leader (Assistant Custodian Crew Leader) - Night Shift

Hiring Department: Facilities Services

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Purpose: To assist in the supervision of a specific group of Building Attendant II in their performance of custodial maintenance tasks in university facilities according to a specific schedule and/or Team Cleaning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning tasks according to established procedures using prescribed equipment.
• Maintain work schedule as assigned and accept work assignments.
• Work overtime before and after shift, on weekends, holidays, and emergency response.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of one or more Building Attendant II, inspecting completed work.
• Inspect completed work to ensure correct and timely completion.
• Provide employees with instructions and maintain clear two‑way communication.
• Prepare key logs, security logs, time reports, FAMIS, first reports of injury, inspection reports, supply orders, absence documentation and training records.
• Meet deadlines, perform complete and error‑free work, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Notify supervisor and management of concerns, perform coaching and redirection of employees as indicated.
• Ensure services and event set‑ups are delivered per instructions, schedule, and work order; conduct inspections of buildings; document inspections and corrective actions; respond to customer complaints.
• Adhere to work rules, professional appearance and uniform policy, and report to work on time.
• Use PPE and follow safety guidelines; report unsafe conditions and equipment malfunctions; operate custodial equipment safely.
• Secure buildings and rooms on schedule; follow unlocking, locking, alarm, key control, and access card procedures.
• Emergency cleaning, repair reporting, event work, backup duties.

Qualifications

Required

• One year in building cleaning and custodial work.
• Experience in using custodial equipment.

Preferred

• High school graduation or GED.
• More than one year of cleaning and custodial experience and supervision of custodial work.
• Ability to read and understand work order, instructions, product labels, directions, and other written job materials.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Salary

$39,520 plus depending on qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%).
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation (8 hrs per month), paid holidays (10+ per year), sick time (8 hrs per month), and longevity pay.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas with 8.25% employer matching.
• Tax‑sheltered 403(b) and Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning, professional conferences, tuition assistance, employee discount program, library access, museums, free rides on UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses.

Working Conditions

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished), all weather conditions, chemical fumes, office conditions, bio‑hazards, electrical and mechanical hazards, occasional exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.

Physical Tasks

• Use manual dexterity.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.; push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Continuous standing and walking.

Work Shift

40 hrs; Monday through Friday, 5:30 PM to 2:00 AM. Overtime required with little or no notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.