Building Attendant II (Custodian) - Night Operations

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

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Building Attendant II (Custodian) for Night Operations. This role supports the Facilities Services team in maintaining clean, safe academic spaces on a 40-hour weekly schedule in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities include general cleaning, adherence to safety and security procedures, and event support with overtime as needed. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in custodial maintenance.
• High school graduation or GED; more than one year custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning according to established procedures and schedule.
• Abides by work rules and maintains professional appearance.
• Safety: uses PPE and follows safety guidelines; reports unsafe conditions.
• Security: follows locking, unlocking, and alarm procedures; carries UT ID at all times.
• Perform work orders and set up for events; respond to emergencies.
• Overtime may be required; substitutes for absent co-workers.

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Building Attendant II (Custodian) - Night Operations

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Hiring Department:

Facilities Services

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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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.

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

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

For more information, assistance with completing an application, or other questions about joining Facilities Services, FS-Recruitment at [e-mail] 512-475-7097.

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.

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