Building Attendant II (Dining)

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Transit benefits

Retirement contributions

Uniform provided

Longevity pay

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Building Attendant II (Dining) to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, dining area, and dish room of a large-scale food service operation on UT MAIN CAMPUS. The role offers a 40-hour weekly schedule with a $2.00/hour shift differential for designated evening and weekend shifts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include executing daily cleaning tasks, operating the dish machine, restocking items, handling trash, and upholding

Qualifications

• Six months of commercial cleaning experience.
• Six months of experience with cleaning equipment such as commercial dish machines, carpet care, or floor care equipment.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks across dining areas, kitchen, bathrooms, and related spaces.
• Operate commercial cleaning equipment including the dish machine.
• Process dishware, sort silverware, scrape/stack dishes, and restock for front of house.
• Restock and move dishes to proper places within the unit as needed.
• Remove trash periodically and clean/line trash cans.
• Assist with restocking of convenience store merchandise as needed.
• Maintain proper sanitation practices and safety, ensuring productivity.
• Follow food safety and university sanitation policies and procedures.
• Oversee use of chemicals and equipment and manage storage and maintenance.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Cleaning equipment experience

Food safety training

Tools

Commercial dish machines

Carpet care equipment

Floor care equipment

Job description

Building Attendant II (Dining)

Hiring Department: University Housing and Dining

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: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: This position is eligible for $2.00 per hour shift differential pay for hours worked during designated evening and weekend shifts in accordance with university guidelines.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage at hire
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Uniform provided
• Longevity pay
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining area, and dish room areas of a large-scale commercial food service operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks which may include cleaning of dining area, kitchen, bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, cleaning floors, surfaces, walls, windows, patio furniture, removal of trash, and dishwashing.
• Operate commercial cleaning equipment including dish machine.
• Process dishware, sort silverware, scrape/stack dishes, clean pots/pans, and restock dishware for front of house.
• Replenish and move dishes to the proper place within the unit when needed.
• Remove trash periodically throughout shift and clean/line trash cans.
• Assist with restocking of convenience store merchandise as needed.
• Ensure proper sanitation and safety techniques while maintaining an exceptional level of productivity in the area.
• Ensure that all food service sanitation practices, policies, and procedures are followed.
• Oversee the use of chemicals, equipment, and sanitation as well as proper maintenance and storage.
• Maintain chemical room according to proper standard procedures, including monitoring proper inventory levels of chemicals and supplies.
• Assist in providing training and guidance to temporary and student staff as assigned by the supervisor and/or leader.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers.
• Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility.
• Report emergencies as well as needed repairs for buildings or equipment.
• Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance.
• Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety.
• Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Six months of commercial cleaning experience.
• Six months of experience working with commercial cleaning equipment such as commercial dish machines, carpet care, or floor care equipment.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or more of commercial cleaning experience.
• One year or more of experience working with commercial cleaning equipment such as commercial dish machines, carpet care, or floor care equipment.
• Experience working in a large dining service operation.
• Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision.

Salary Range

$41,600+ depending on qualifications See general notes section for shift differential information

Work Conditions

• 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 biohazards.
• May work around chemicals.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Pushing, pulling and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting and moving up to 62 pounds.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

Workdays, hours, and area may vary based upon the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining (UHD).

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.

Comments and Inquiries: Email comments to [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact Equal Opportunity Services. Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: Applying for Employment. For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at [phone], or toll-free at [phone]. UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus