Building Attendant II (Custodian) - Night Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Retirement plan with TRS

Education and training opportunities

University libraries and campus access

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Building Attendant II (Custodian) for the night operations team. The role involves custodial cleaning in academic facilities, following scheduled procedures, and contributing to a clean and safe campus environment.

The position requires six months of custodial experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to work nights with potential overtime. Benefits and retirement plans are provided by UT Austin.

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial maintenance experience.
• Ability to work night shift and overtime if needed.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow detailed cleaning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial cleaning and maintenance following OSI Team Cleaning procedures.
• Maintain quality and efficiency according to established standards.
• Adhere to work rules and professional appearance guidelines.
• Ensure building security by following unlocking/locking procedures and carrying UT ID.
• Handle on-duty cleaning and event setup, including table linens and related items.
• Respond to emergencies and clean up after incidents (e.g., floods).
• Work overtime as required, including before/after shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Substitute for absent coworkers and assist team as needed.

Skills

Custodial experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Building Attendant II (Custodian) - Night Operations

Hiring Department:

Facilities Services

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

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.

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%)

• 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

Purpose

Responsible for custodial cleaning work in a building or buildings according to a specific schedule and/or OS1 Team Cleaning procedures. Keeps premises of academic buildings in clean and orderly condition by performing the following duties.

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 - follow 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.

• 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.

• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Six months of experience in custodial maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. More than one year custodial experience.

Salary Range

$37,440

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands:

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in all weather conditions.
• 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:

• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Manual dexterity
• Sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Continuously lift and /or move up to 20lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 40lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Vision: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Talk or hear and taste or smell.

Additional Working Conditions:

• May be assigned to work in any building. Frequently exposed to outdoor activity, laboratory environment, dust, noise, chemicals, moisture, and odors.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens.
• Uniforms are furnished and required.

Work Schedule

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

Required Materials

• A Resume is required in order to apply.
• A List of 3 References is required in order to apply.

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 have 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.