Building & Grounds Assistant 30 Hours (Austin Facilities Management)

City of Austin; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 31.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Austin is seeking a Building & Grounds Assistant for a 30‑hour work week to keep City facilities clean, functional, and inviting. The role involves custodial tasks, minor repairs, grounds maintenance, and assisting with event setup in various City facilities.

This part‑time position requires reliability, the ability to follow instructions, and basic knowledge of janitorial or grounds keeping tasks. Work hours span Monday through Friday, with some evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifikationen

• One (1) year experience related to janitorial or grounds keeping services.

Aufgaben

• Clean building interiors.
• Mix, stir, and pour chemicals.
• Perform grounds maintenance.
• Perform minor building maintenance and repair.
• Operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Set-up and tear-down exhibit halls and ballrooms in compliance with local codes and procedures.
• Perform minor construction work such as erecting partitions, building or tearing down walls, painting, building or erecting storage shed.
• Perform routine administrative duties, complete forms, and prepare reports.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies, making purchases when needed.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Task learning

Power tool operation

Lifting awareness

Reading/writing English

Floor plan literacy

Jobbeschreibung

About This Position

About the job: The Building & Grounds Assistant (Custodian - 30 hours per week) plays a key role in keeping City of Austin facilities clean, functional, and inviting. In this hands‑on position, you'll take pride in cleaning building interiors, performing minor repairs, and ensuring facilities are always well‑kept. If you're looking for a rewarding part‑time job that directly benefits the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Description

Building & Grounds Assistant

Purpose

Under general supervision, perform custodial, minor maintenance, minor construction and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City operated buildings, grounds, parks, airports and recreation areas.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Clean building interiors.
• Mix, stir, and pour chemicals.
• Perform grounds maintenance.
• Perform minor building maintenance and repair.
• Operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Set-up and tear-down exhibit halls and ballrooms in compliance with applicable local codes and procedures, ensuring the specifications and needs for each event are met.
• Perform minor construction work such as erecting partitions, building or tearing down walls, painting, building or erecting storage shed.
• Perform routine administrative duties, complete forms, and prepare reports.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies, making purchases when needed.
• Handle and account for cash.
• Train new employees to perform basic job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other related duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others.
• Skill in learning simple tasks.
• Skill in operating power tools.
• Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Knowledge of equipment used in janitorial, grounds keeping, or other related work.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year experience related to janitorial or grounds keeping services.

Licenses and Certifications Required

If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License for those vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using green cleaning chemicals and practices in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining all types of flooring in a commercial or industrial setting to include buffing, carpet extraction, waxing, and stripping.

Compensation Range

The annual hiring range for this position is $22.15-$24.37

Days and Hours

Monday through Friday; 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

Work Location

Various Locations

This position may require an assessment.