Building & Grounds Assistant (Full-Time) - Austin Facilities Management

City of Austin

5d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Building & Grounds Assistant performs custodial, minor maintenance, minor construction, and groundskeeping tasks in and around City-operated buildings, grounds, parks, airports, and recreation areas. The role includes cleaning building interiors, maintaining grounds, performing minor repairs, operating and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment, and setting up and tearing down event spaces in accordance with applicable codes and procedures. The position also involves routine administrative work, supply and inventory management, cash handling, and training new employees. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a varied eight-hour schedule between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; hours may vary, and evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required. Work locations vary.

Requirements

At least one year of experience related to janitorial or groundskeeping services.
If assigned to operate vehicles, possess the appropriate Texas driver’s license for those vehicles.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
Ability to learn simple tasks.
Skill in operating power tools.
Ability to lift and carry 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, groundskeeping, or related work.
Ability to train others.
Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.

Nice To Haves

Experience using green cleaning chemicals and practices in a commercial or industrial setting.
Experience cleaning and maintaining flooring in a commercial or industrial setting, including buffing, carpet extraction, waxing, and stripping.

Responsibilities

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