Building & Grounds Lead - Austin Facilities Management

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 64,844,000 - 72,952,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking a Building & Grounds Lead to keep facilities clean and inviting. You will split time between custodial tasks and leading duties such as quality inspections, inventory control, work assignments, and special projects.

In this on-site role, you’ll support management, supervise crews, and coordinate with other city staff. The position requires a high school diploma and several years in janitorial or grounds keeping, with some leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years janitorial or grounds keeping experience.
• At least 1 year of crew supervision or lead experience.
• If operating vehicles, valid Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain.
• Experience leading trainings on custodial practices or safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and inspect ground maintenance including mowing, irrigation, and leaves.
• Perform and assign custodial duties of restrooms, buildings and recreation areas.
• Coordinate work with City staff or contractors and supervise crews.
• Prepare and dismantle exhibit halls and ballrooms for events.
• Oversee minor building maintenance such as repairs and painting.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and manage routine administrative tasks.

Skills

Grounds keeping

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Multitasking

Training others

Janitorial knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance work order systems

Online training programs

Job description

About This Position

The Building & Grounds Lead plays a key role in keeping City of Austin facilities clean and inviting, and up to quality standards. In this hands-on position, you’ll spend half your day performing custodial duties, and the other half performing Lead duties such as conducting quality inspections, managing inventory, distributing work assignments, and supporting management with special projects. If you’re looking for a rewarding job that directly benefits the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Purpose

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

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Performs, assigns and inspects ground maintenance including mowing, raking and mulching leaves, irrigation systems and water consumption
• Performs and assigns minor building maintenance and repair
• Performs and assigns custodial duties of restrooms, buildings and recreation areas
• Coordinates crew work with other crews and groups of City employees or contractors
• Prepares and dismantles exhibit halls and ballrooms for events
• Performs routine administrative duties
• Checks, cleans, and services equipment
• Performs and oversees minor construction including erecting partitions, building or tearing down walls, painting, building and/or erecting storage sheds
• Responds to citizen complaints

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
• Fills in for supervisor in his or her absence

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.

• Knowledge of or ability to learn janitorial or grounds keeping processes, policies, and procedures within the City Department in which assigned
• Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in Building and Grounds services
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in planning and organizing
• Skill in handling multiple projects and prioritizing
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Ability to train others
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, and three (3) years experience related to janitorial or grounds keeping services, at least one (1) year of which includes crew experience.

• One (1) year of additional experience may substitute for one (1) year of High School, up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution

Licenses and Certifications Required

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

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading team and/or group trainings on a variety of subjects: custodial practices, workforce engagement, safety, etc.
• Experience monitoring the work quality of others, and coaching or correcting as necessary
• Familiarity with Green cleaning procedures and/or materials
• Experience with software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), maintenance work order systems, and online training programs
• Knowledge of safety Best Practices as it relates to SDS, Lock-Out, Tag-Out, etc.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining all types of flooring in a commercial or industrial setting to include buffing, carpet extraction, waxing, and stripping

Notes to Candidate

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days. Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time. We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Days and Hours

Monday through Friday Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

Work Location

Various Locations

Salary Range

$22.63 - $25.46

Important Application Information – City of Austin

The City of Austin employment application is an official document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed and complete employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications and determine your salary if you are selected for the position. Application Requirements: List your complete employment history, including job titles, employment dates, number of employees supervised (if applicable), and detailed job duties and responsibilities descriptions. Do not use statements such as "see resume" or "see LinkedIn profile." Resumes will not substitute for a complete application and will not be used to determine qualifications or salary. All responses to supplemental questions must be supported by information in your application. No changes will be accepted after the job posting closes. If you are Selected as a Top Candidate: We will verify your employment history, professional references, and education (including high school, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees). Proof of education from an accredited institution, verification of professional licenses or certifications, and a copy of your DD-214 (if claiming veteran’s preference) may be requested directly from the issuing institution or accrediting authority.

Driving Requirement (if applicable)

This position may require a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one by your hire date. External new hires must meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) standards (e.g., no more than 3 moving violations or 6 points in the last 36 months).

Travel

If the position requires travel, you must meet City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite standards, Otherwise, you are responsible for transportation to and from multiple job sites as needed.

Essential/Critical Employee Designation

Some positions are designated as Critical or Essential. Employees in these roles are required to report to work during emergencies or when operations are modified. This may include working from a designated site or an alternative work location.

Work Conditions

Work hours may vary based on operational needs and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call assignments. A skills assessment may be required as part of the hiring process.

Veteran Preference

Veteran candidates must provide a copy of their DD-214 at the interview to receive the veteran’s preference.

Background Check

A criminal background check may be required, depending on the responsibilities of the position. Additional Criminal Background Check may be required based upon location: May be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

EEO Statement for City of Austin

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call [phone] or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

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