Facility Worker

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Facility Worker to perform semiskilled manual tasks in a busy athletics facility. The role requires on-site work in Austin, TX and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, assisting with event setup, stocking restrooms, and supervising temporary staff for special events. A class C driver's license is required, and pay starts around $40,000+ per year.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• One year of experience performing custodial services and set up of furniture and equipment in a public use facility.
• Equipment and processes used in cleaning large buildings.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior spaces at athletics facilities.
• Assist with game day stadium and field setup.
• Stock restrooms prior to varsity sporting events.
• Oversee temporary labor for events.

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title: Facility Worker ---- Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Nov 01, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details:

General Notes This position may be required to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours. Purpose To perform various demanding semiskilled manual tasks required in a fill service multipurpose public assembly facility.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning interior spaces at all athletics facilities.
• Assist with game day stadium and field set up at all Athletic facilities.
• Stock restrooms prior to varsity sporting events.
• Assist with oversight of temporary labor hired by the Athletic Department for special events.
• Empty trash cans and sweep public areas at all Athletic facilities.
• Assist with furniture moving.
• Responsible for performing tasks required to set up before and clean up after professional entertainment events and private facility uses.
• Responsible for performing tasks required for facility housekeeping.
• Scrubs, sweeps, seals, vacuums and buffs floors.
• Cleans office, restroom, dressing room, meeting room and seating areas.
• Performs duties required to service center equipment and facilities.
• Works closely and cooperatively in teams, groups and with others, including professional entertainer crews and crews from private facility users.
• Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics.
• Always act ethically.
• Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program.
• Actively participate in assigned education and training programs.
• Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws.
• Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income.
• Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR.
• Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation.
• In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking.
• As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy.
• An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor).
• For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• One year of experience performing custodial services and set up of furniture and equipment in a public use facility.
• Equipment and processes used in cleaning large buildings.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than one year of experience performing custodial services and set up of furniture and equipment in a public use facility.

Driving Required

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

Salary Range

$40,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished). May work in all weather conditions. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs. Climbing of ladders. Lifting and moving.

Work Shift

Work hours are extremely variable. May be scheduled to work any eight hours in a twenty-four hour period, and any five days of a seven-day week. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and evenings. Overtime work may be required.

Required Materials

Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. 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 UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, 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 before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were 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, 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.

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