Building Attendant I

University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Building Attendant I to provide essential cleaning and housekeeping services across its facilities. This role involves performing janitorial duties, ensuring cleanliness in various areas such as restrooms and classrooms, and operating custodial equipment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team. Join a vibrant community dedicated to student success and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the university environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• No experience or education needed.
• Preferred: 6 months experience in cleaning buildings.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial and housekeeping duties in university buildings.
• Inspect buildings for cleanliness and needed repairs.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Janitorial Equipment

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S06214P

Position Title

Department

Department Facilities Mgmt_Custodial

Location

Location Arlington

Job Family

Job Family Facilities/Construction

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours

Work Hours Standard

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 5:00 pm – 1:30 am.

Open to

Open to External and Internal

Salary Hourly Rate is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
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Job Summary

The Building Attendant I will provide routine manual work involving cleaning and housekeeping duties in University buildings, dormitories and food service units. Responsibilities include janitorial and housekeeping duties in accordance with established work routines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs restroom cleaning by applying cleaning chemicals appropriately and replenishing supplies.
• Cleans, dust and disinfects areas such as rest rooms, classrooms, locker rooms, common areas and other areas.
• Performs general custodial functions such as:
  • sweeping, mopping, dusting and vacuuming and scrubs tile work, floors, stairways, hallways, shower rooms, locker rooms and building lobbies.
• Waxes and polishes floors.
• Washes windows.
• Cleans and dust furniture and other office equipment.
• Carries out and disposes of trash and recyclable materials.

Operates custodial maintenance equipment including: vacuums, buffers/burnishes, scrubbers, Kai-vac’s and extractors.

• Assures energy conservation by ensuring all non-necessary lights are turned off (classrooms, offices, etc.).
• Inspects buildings for cleanliness, needed repairs and completed work orders.
• Makes an identification of all problems requiring a work order for correction, such as:
  • light bulb replacement, lock adjustment, carpet repair, broken glass, holes in walls, ceiling tile replacement, tripping hazards, termites, etc.
• Identifying obvious facility deficiencies that are observed during their duties
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• No experience or education needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months experience in cleaning buildings.
• High school diploma or GED .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding, and tops of roofs of buildings.
• Alertness and careful attention are required to avoid injury to self and to others.
• Ability to effectively execute oral and written instruction.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.
• Knowledge of cleaning and janitorial methods and materials.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to use, janitorial equipment and supplies.
• Proficient in the use, care and maintenance of basic janitorial equipment including buckets, mops, automatic floor scrubbers, floor buffers, shop vacuums, and upright vacuum cleaners.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to environmental elements such as:
  • Dirt, dust, and wet surfaces.
  • Excessive heat or cold.
  • Prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and carrying.
  • Outdoor weather in all seasons.
• Occasional exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, including:
  • Biohazards and toxic laboratory chemicals.
  • Poisonous gases.
  • Confined or restricted spaces.
  • Extreme temperatures (hot or cold).

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [e-mail] .

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted

Maximum Number of References Accepted 3

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD or equivalent
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • None/less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume or CV

Optional Documents

Cover/Interest Letter