Building Attendant II (Custodian) – Weekend Night

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for unlocking and locking exterior door and classrooms, and custodial cleaning work in academic buildings. Usually works in a large assigned area with frequent group work and/or special assignments in addition to the assigned area. The University of Texas at Austin offers competitive pay and great benefits. As a Longhorn, you’ll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. Facilities Services offers opportunities to grow and learn, with comprehensive leadership training and development programs to help employees achieve their career goals.

Requirements

• Six month experience in any of the following fields: custodial, hospitality, environmental services, warehouse, production of facilities maintenance.
• Experience following basic work instructions.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Must be able to communicate via two-way radio.
• Basic reading skills in order to understand work orders, product labels, and other written job 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school, GED or higher.
• More than six months experience in any of the following fields: custodial, hospitality, environmental services, warehouse, production or facilities maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with supervisors and peer group in a timely, respectful, and effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness 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 change tasks quickly and willingly according to changing needs instructions.
• Experience using commercial custodial equipment.

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 back pack 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.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (50% employer paid for part-time employees. Optional medical insurance for employees' dependents is up to 50. Employer paid for full-time employees and up to 25% employer paid for part-time employees.)
• 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 (Part time employees only earn 50% of vacation/sick per month)
• 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 all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED