Building Attendant-1

University of Texas at Austin • Port Aransas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as custodial at the Marine Science Institute at The University of Texas, located in Port Aransas, Texas. The Marine Science Institute is requesting two Building Attendant positions to maintain cleanliness, safety, and daily operations across campus facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, offices, housing, and public spaces. Two attendants are necessary to meet ongoing custodial needs, support events and housing turnovers, address maintenance concerns, and ensure adequate coverage during absences and peak workload periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be able to use basic janitorial equipment, including but not limited to: vacuums, floor buffers, high-speed burnishers
• Must be willing to learn, take directions, and have attention to detail
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Class "C" operator's driver's license
• Provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence
• Obtain a Texas driver's license within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident (if not currently a Texas resident)

Nice To Haves

• At least a year of custodial experience
• Texas TABC and Texas food handlers card

Responsibilities

• Clean, sweep, mop, dust, scrub tile work, scrub floors, clean (sweep) stairwells, hallways, clean and detail restrooms, porches, ramps, patios. General cleaning.
• Participate in the preparation of meeting areas for public programs and other student and faculty functions. Assist in setting up for receptions, meetings & banquets. Clean up and removal of setups as well. Assist in preparing short-term housing (dorms) and long-term housing.
• Keep all store rooms stocked with all supplies
• Keep up with reservation schedules of your department. Checking computer program for events in your department
• Report any repair work needed immediately to your supervisor.
• Occasionally stripping, sealing and waxing of floors.
• Other related duties assigned as needed

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan (if position is at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length)
• Gloves, masks, face shields provided

What This Job Offers

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