Assistant Building Attendant Leader - Weekend Night

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,784 - 21,736; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Tuition assistance

Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring an Assistant Building Attendant Leader for weekend night shifts. This part-time role involves supervising custodial staff, performing general cleaning across university buildings, and driving light-duty vehicles. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, along with one year of experience in custodial services. A Texas driver’s license is required. Benefits include competitive health packages, holiday pay, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in custodial, environmental services, or related field.
• Texas driver's license within 30 days if newly resident.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of custodial staff.
• Inspect work and conduct general cleaning for university buildings.

Skills

Team player

Strong attendance record

Communication via phone and two-way radio

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Assistant Building Attendant Leader – Weekend Night

Hiring Department: Facilities Services

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: Austin, TX

Job Overview

Assist in the supervision of custodial staff performing building cleaning. Perform cleaning work using standardized OS1 cleaning procedures. Half‑time, 20 hours per week, Saturday, Sunday and all University Holidays.

Responsibilities include leading custodial team, inspecting work, conducting general cleaning, securing buildings, operating light‑duty pick‑ups and vans, setting up event linens, and providing on‑duty cleaning support.

Responsibilities

• Lead custodial staff within all university buildings and ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Perform general cleaning and handle trouble calls, remedial services, and client requests.
• Follow unlocking, locking, and alarm procedures; secure buildings per schedule.
• Drive university light‑duty pick‑ups and vans for equipment and personnel.
• Set up and retrieve linens and items for special events, provide on‑duty cleaning and event support, and clean after emergencies.
• Maintain clear written and verbal communication, read and follow work instructions and labels, and use two‑way radio and telephone.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• One year of experience in custodial, environmental services, hospitality, warehouse, production or facilities maintenance.
• Read, write and comprehend work materials and written instructions.
• Walk 3–5 miles daily.
• Communicate via phone and two‑way radio for duty allocation.
• Team‑player, stable work history, strong attendance record.
• Texas driver’s license within 30 days if newly resident.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher; more than two years’ experience in custodial or related field.
• Experience supervising, training, inspecting, and scheduling custodial staff.
• OS1 experience.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the Campus Planning and Facilities Management Leader Development Program.

Salary

$19,760 + depending on qualifications (annualized salary based upon 20 hours per week).

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered 100%, family 50%).
• Voluntary vision, dental, life and disability insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas with 8.25% employer matching.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax‑sheltered annuity 403(b) and deferred compensation 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional conferences.
• Tuition assistance.
• Extensive employee discount program.
• Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums.
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses.

Shift

• Workdays: Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM.
• All university holidays.
• Overtime required with little or no advance notice.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV.
• Three work references with contact information; at least one from a supervisor.

Working Conditions

Uniforms and/or personal protective equipment furnished. May work in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, chemical fumes, electrical and mechanical hazards. May be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens. Continuous standing/walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Physical Tasks

• Manual dexterity.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Lifting and moving.
• Use of backpack vacuum cleaner and other custodial equipment.
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. Push/pull 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and 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 in employment.