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 support Civic Center operations. Responsibilities include setting up event spaces, cleaning facilities, and assisting visitors with information during events.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends. The starting pay is $16.00 per hour, with opportunities to grow within the building operations team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Custodial or janitorial experience preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up event spaces including risers, tables, and chairs for banquets and meetings.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms; sweep, mop, and dust areas.
• Assist Civic Center clients with information and directions.
• Maintain and operate cleaning equipment; report issues as needed.
• Unlock/lock facilities for events and assist with safety.

Skills

Riser setup

Cleaning equipment operation

Safety procedures

Customer assistance

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Carpet cleaning equipment

Floor buffers

Mops & brooms

Job description

Building Attendant I# Amarillo Careers## Building Attendant IApply: Civic Center: City Hall (New): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 27, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR3417**JOB TITLE:** Building Attendant I**JOB CLASS NUMBER:** TRD040**PAY GRADE:** G01**FLSA STATUS:** Non-Exempt**BUSINESS UNIT NAME:** Civic Center Operations**REPORTS TO:** Building Attendant III**SUPERVISORY WORK:** None**STARTING RATE:** $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.* Ability to work long hours, split shifts, nights, and weekends is required with little to no notice.**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 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.