Building Attendant II (Custodian) - Dayshift Porter

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Vision, Dental, Life insurance options

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan with employer match (T

403(b) and 457(b) plans

Tuition assistance

Library and museum access

Free UT Shuttle and Cap Metro

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring Building Attendant II (Custodian) for the dayshift. The position supports UT facilities, operates cleaning tasks, and adheres to safety and work rules. Location is Austin, TX with standard shift hours and potential overtime.

Salary starts at $37,440 with comprehensive benefits. This role requires a valid Texas driver’s license and reliable attendance. Apply through UT Austin’s HR portal for opportunities in Facilities Services.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in custodial maintenance work.
• High school graduation or GED.
• More than one year custodial experience.

Responsibilities

• General Cleaning: Quality – work according to established procedures using prescribed equipment
• Quantity – maintain work schedule as assigned
• Willingly accept work assignments
• Overtime – before and after shift, weekend, holiday, and emergency response
• Abides by the Work Rules: Abide by the work rules as described in employee orientations and applicable policies and procedures
• Professional appearance and demeanor – follows uniform policy
• Dependable, reports to work on time
• Cooperative, works effectively with others and independently
• Readily accepts work assignments and supervision
• Has not received formal discipline within the evaluation period
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of job tasks or training subjects
• Attends training as scheduled
• Follow training guidelines as instructed
• Safety: Have no lost time injuries due to unsafe work practices or failure to follow procedures
• Regularly use PPE, safety shoes and safety equipment
• Perform all tasks within established safety guidelines as instructed
• Report unsafe conditions in a timely manner
• Maintain valid driver’s license
• Maintain acceptable UT driver’s rating
• Safely operate UT vehicles
• Security: Secure buildings and rooms on schedule and/or after cleaning as appropriate
• Follow correct unlocking, locking and alarm procedures as instructed
• Follow key control/access card procedures and guidelines
• Carry UT ID at all times during work hours
• Perform Work Orders: Provide on-duty cleaning and event support
• Perform set up of table linens and other items for special events
• Respond to Emergencies: Clean up after emergencies such as floods
• Perform Overtime: Mandatory overtime may be required with little or no advance notice.
• Substitute: Fills in for absent co-workers as requested
• Service Vehicles: Wash and vacuum or sweep out vehicles
• Apply wax and protectant to vehicles
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills

Custodial experience

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Building Attendant II (Custodian) - Dayshift Porter

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

General Notes You belong at The University of Texas at Austin, where you can help change the world at work while receiving competitive pay and great benefits! What sets you apart when you join UT? As a Longhorn, you’ll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like becoming a member of the Facilities Services team at UT. With Facilities Services, you’ll have opportunities to grow and learn. We believe that everyone has the potential to be a leader, and we offer comprehensive leadership training and development programs. We want to help you achieve your career goals, because our goal is for you to have a long and rewarding career with us.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)


• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options


• Generous paid vacation (8 hours/month), paid holidays (10+/year), sick time (8 hours/month), and longevity pay


• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds


• 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 LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities


• Tuition assistance


• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets


• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card


• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

For more details on benefits, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.

Responsibilities

• General Cleaning: Quality – work according to established procedures using prescribed equipment


• Quantity – maintain work schedule as assigned


• Willingly accept work assignments


• Overtime – before and after shift, weekend, holiday, and emergency response


• Abides by the Work Rules: Abide by the work rules as described in employee orientations and applicable policies and procedures


• Professional appearance and demeanor – follows uniform policy


• Dependable, reports to work on time


• Cooperative, works effectively with others and independently


• Readily accepts work assignments and supervision


• Has not received formal discipline within the evaluation period


• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of job tasks or training subjects


• Attends training as scheduled


• Follow training guidelines as instructed


• Safety: Have no lost time injuries due to unsafe work practices or failure to follow procedures


• Regularly use PPE, safety shoes and safety equipment


• Perform all tasks within established safety guidelines as instructed


• Report unsafe conditions in a timely manner


• Maintain valid driver’s license


• Maintain acceptable UT driver’s rating


• Safely operate UT vehicles


• Security: Secure buildings and rooms on schedule and/or after cleaning as appropriate


• Follow correct unlocking, locking and alarm procedures as instructed


• Follow key control/access card procedures and guidelines


• Carry UT ID at all times during work hours


• Perform Work Orders: Provide on-duty cleaning and event support


• Perform set up of table linens and other items for special events


• Respond to Emergencies: Clean up after emergencies such as floods


• Perform Overtime: Mandatory overtime may be required with little or no advance notice.


• Substitute: Fills in for absent co-workers as requested


• Service Vehicles: Wash and vacuum or sweep out vehicles


• Apply wax and protectant to vehicles


• Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Six months of experience in custodial maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.


• More than one year custodial experience.

Driving Requirements

This job requires a class \"C\" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary

$37,440

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands: Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished). May work in all weather conditions. May work in extreme temperatures. May work around chemical fumes. May work around standard office conditions. May work around biohazards. May work around chemicals. May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

Physical Tasks: Use of manual dexterity, climbing of stairs, climbing of ladders, lifting and moving. Work in any building. Stand, walk, lift/move up to 50 lbs. Vision: close, distance, color, depth. Exposed to indoor/outdoor environments, dust, noise, chemicals, odors. Uniform required.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, (8:00 am-5:00 pm or 7:30 am-4:30 pm or 7:00 am -4:00 pm or 5:30 am-2:30 pm). Overtime may be required with little or no notice.

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). 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.

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