Building Attendant II

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision/Dental/Life insurance options

Paid vacation and holidays

TRS retirement plan

Free access to UT Austin libraries and

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Building Attendant II for University Unions at UT Main Campus in Austin, Texas. This full-time role supports multiple campus facilities, including meeting and performance venues, dining operations, and Esports spaces.

Responsibilities include cleaning, room setups for events, floor care, restroom maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should have custodial or facilities experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial, environmental services, hospitality, or facilities maintenance.
• Ability to follow basic work instructions.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Keep the area immediately outside the facility neat and clean.
• Assist with floor care, including shampooing carpets, scrubbing floors and stripping and finishing floors.
• Clean, stock and maintain the male and female restrooms.
• Assist with room setups and breakdowns for special events.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and remove trash throughout the facility.
• Follow job requirements, and direction from building supervisors.
• Use proper cleaning materials, and operate janitorial equipment with safety protocols.

Skills

Custodial experience

Facilities maintenance

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Building Attendant II

Hiring Department:

University Unions

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Oct 01, 2026

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

Purpose

University Unions proudly offers a comprehensive range of services across multiple buildings on campus. Our spaces include meeting and performance venues, administrative offices, dining operations and recreational facilities like our bowling alley and cutting-edge Esports spaces.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Building Attendant II for the University Unions. The location for this position is the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center, 2201 Speedway, Austin, Texas.

As a Longhorn, you'll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty, staff, and of course, our students! During your time on campus, you will contribute to programs, organizations, and activities that help our students develop a sense of community and provide valuable leadership and career readiness skills that they will carry with them throughout their professional and personal lives.

What benefits do I receive with UT?

The university offers an impressive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through Linkedln Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Staff tuition assistance once eligible.
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums.
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the area immediately outside the facility remains neat and clean.
• Assist with floor care, including shampooing carpets, scrubbing floors and stripping and finishing floors.
• Clean, stock and maintain the male and female restrooms.
• Assist with room set-ups and breakdowns for special events.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and remove trash throughout the facility.
• Follow job requirements, and direction from building supervisors.
• Use proper cleaning materials, correctly operate janitorial equipment and adhering to required safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned by the building supervisors.

Required Qualifications

Experience in any of the following fields: custodial, environmental services, hospitality, warehouse, production, or facilities maintenance. Experience following basic work instructions.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Six months or more experience in any of the above listed fields. Demonstrated ability to communicate with supervisors and peer group in a timely and effective manner. Experience using industrial-sized custodial equipment. Ability to read and understand work orders, written instructions, product labels and instructions, and other written job materials. Demonstrated ability and willingness to be an effective team member. Flexibility is key for this position.

Salary Range

$36,342 Annually

Working Conditions

• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work around chemicals and chemical fumes.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Lifting and moving of heavy items.

Work Shift

Full-Time. Five consecutive days per week at 8 hours per day, shift hours begin between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm (candidate availability and work shift preferences will be covered during interview). Saturday and/or Sunday shift(s) during the fall and spring semesters.

Peak operational needs may alter this schedule to meet business needs. Flexibility is key for this position. This position is FLSA non-exempt and overtime may be required as necessary.

Final candidate will be required to pass a background check prior to starting employment. The candidate must also pass a functional employment test. The purpose of the test is to determine whether the individual possesses the ability to perform the required job functions safely and effectively.

UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The 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. The 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, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and if this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.