Building & Grounds Lead

City of Austin

1d • $22 - $25

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.
• If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License for those vehicles.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
• External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite.
• To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience performing janitorial duties with the ability to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
• Experience in leading, supervising, and managing work crews.
• Ability to assist with onboarding, scheduling, and delegating work assignments.
• Capable of completing tasks with minimum supervision.
• Experience in ordering and managing work supplies and inventory.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Available to cover shifts and work various schedules, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and possibly extended work hours.
• Must be able to travel between work locations as part of regular job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees