BUILDING ATTENDANT I

Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Building Attendant I to perform event set-ups, general cleaning, and assist clients at the Civic Center. Starting wage is $16.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include erecting stages, cleaning restrooms, operating cleaning equipment, and maintaining safety during events. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are possible in a dynamic indoor environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Erects stages, does set-ups (risers, tables, chairs) for banquets, meetings, and other events using the Civic Center.
• Assists clients using the Civic Center with information or as directed.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms.
• Sweeps, mops or dust mops floors.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpeted areas.
• Safely mixes and handles various cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures protection of area for safety.
• Empties and disposes of trash.
• Dusts walls, fixtures, and furniture.
• Cleans windows and doors.
• Replaces light bulbs and cleans fixtures as needed.
• Maintains equipment used in the Job Functions such as vacuum cleaner, tenant sweepers, etc.

Skills

Event setup

Cleaning equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Carpet cleaning equipment

Floor buffers

Mops and brooms

Job description

JOB TITLE: Building Attendant I JOB CLASS NUMBER: TRD040 PAY GRADE: 1 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Civic Center Operations REPORTS TO: Civic Center Business Manager SUPERVISORY WORK: None STARTING WAGE: $16.00 per hour

SUMMARY This position performs set-ups for various events (risers, tables, chairs, etc.); performs general cleaning duties in the Civic Center; assists clients with information using the Civic Center; and maintains equipment used in job functions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Erects stages, does set-ups (risers, tables, chairs, etc.) for banquets, meetings, and other events using the Civic Center.
• Assists clients using the Civic Center with information or as directed.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms.
• Sweeps, mops or dust mops floors.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpeted areas.
• Safely mixes and handles various cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures protection of area for safety.
• Empties and disposes of trash.
• Dusts walls, fixtures, and furniture.
• Cleans windows and doors.
• Replaces light bulbs and cleans fixtures as needed.
• Maintains equipment used in the Job Functions such as vacuum cleaner, tenant sweepers, etc.
• Performs minor maintenance.
• Reports equipment, maintenance or safety problems through Building Attendant II or III.
• Unlocks doors prior to events and locks after event as directed.
• Displays flags daily.
• Works courteously with the public.
• Performs snow removal at entrances and walkways adjacent to the building.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License is preferred, not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to move, set up and take down risers, tables and chairs.
• Ability to operate and make minor repairs to cleaning equipment and machinery, such as vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaning equipment, powered sweepers or scrubbers, floor buffers and use hand tools such as mops, brooms, dust mops, window cleaning tools, maid cart with all types of cleaning supplies.
• Ability to safely drive a City truck.
• Ability to safely operate a fork lift, scissor lift or genie lift.
• Ability to read and understand simple verbal instructions.

ADA PROFILE Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also walk, climb, crawl, crouch, stand, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee works in a dynamic primarily indoor environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. This position is required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel. The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

Start your career with the City of Amarillo today! We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our community, and we believe that starts with our team. As a city, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and thriving community, and we know that starts with attracting and retaining the best talent. We are proud of our city and the work we do, and we are excited to welcome you to explore career opportunities with us.