Building Attendant II (Custodian) – Weekend Night

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 16,848 - 20,592; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A major educational institution in Austin seeks a Building Attendant II (Custodian) for weekend night shifts. The role includes general cleaning, responding to custodial requests, and ensuring safety procedures. Candidates should have at least six months of similar experience and demonstrate effective communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, and tuition assistance. This position aims to maintain cleanliness and safety within the university's facilities.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in custodial or related fields.
• Ability to communicate via two-way radio.
• Strong attendance record and stable work history.

Responsibilities

• Unlock and lock exterior doors according to schedule.
• Perform general cleaning in all university facilities.
• Communicate effectively with clients on cleaning issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backpack vacuum

Wet/dry vacuum

Job description

Overview

Building Attendant II (Custodian) – Weekend Night at The University of Texas at Austin

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

Job Posting Title: Building Attendant II (Custodian) – Weekend Night

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

What benefits do I receive with UT?

The university offers a 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 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

• Unlock and lock exterior doors and classrooms according to schedule and with a high level of accuracy. Abide by key control and alarm procedures. Driving University owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this and most other functions.
• Perform general cleaning in all university facilities according to schedule and using safe and prescribed procedures. Service and restock restrooms. Respond to custodial requests and emergencies. Fill in as required for other crew members.
• Communicate effectively with clients on cleaning issues. Use two-way radios.
• Use custodial equipment to include backpack vacuum and wet/dry vacuum.
• Perform set ups for special events. Pick up linens after events.
• Provide emergency response and clean up for floods and other custodial emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Six months experience in custodial, hospitality, environmental services, warehouse, production or facilities maintenance. Experience following basic work instructions. Ability to follow verbal instructions. Must be able to communicate via two-way radio. Basic reading skills to understand work orders, product labels, and other written materials. Stable work history. Strong attendance record. Ability to walk 3 to 5 miles daily. Must have a reliable means of communicating with the department outside of work by phone. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or higher. More than six months experience in custodial, hospitality, environmental services, warehouse, production or facilities maintenance. Demonstrated ability to communicate with supervisors and peers in a timely, respectful, and effective manner. Ability to be an effective team member. Well-developed interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Experience in a busy environment working around clients. Excellent initiative, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing needs and instructions. Experience using commercial custodial equipment.

Driving

This job requires a class C driver’s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from their state of residence. If not a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary

$18,720 annually + depending on qualifications (annualized salary based upon 20 hours per week)

Working Conditions

Environment Demands:

• Uniforms and/or personal protective 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:

• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing stairs
• Climbing ladders
• Lifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions:

• Use of cleaning products/custodial equipment
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Ability to walk 3 to 5 miles
• Constant use of personal protective equipment and safety footwear

Work Schedule

• Saturday-Sunday from 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM (with 1 hour lunch break)
• UT Holidays Required
• Overtime may be required with little or no advance notice

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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. 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 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer 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 discriminate against employees or applicants for disclosing their pay information under applicable guidelines.

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will need to complete the federal I-9 form and present documents proving identity and work authorization by the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment.

E-Verify: UT Austin uses E-Verify for all new hires. For more information see the E-Verify and Right to Work posters referenced in the original posting.