Building Attendant

Position Information

Posting Number: S06858P

Position Title: Building Attendant I

Location: Arlington

Position Status: Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 5:00 pm – 1:30 am

Hourly Rate: up to $15, hourly

The Building Attendant I will provide routine manual work involving cleaning and housekeeping duties in University buildings, dormitories and food service units. Responsibilities include janitorial and housekeeping duties in accordance with established work routines.

• Performs restroom cleaning by applying cleaning chemicals appropriately and replenishing supplies.
• Cleans, dusts and disinfects areas such as rest rooms, classrooms, locker rooms, common areas and other areas.
• Performs general custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and vacuuming and scrubs tile work, floors, stairways, hallways, shower rooms, locker rooms and building lobbies.
• Waxes and polishes floors.
• Washes windows.
• Cleans and dusts furniture and other office equipment.
• Carries out and disposes of trash and recyclable materials.
• Operates custodial maintenance equipment including vacuums, buffers/burnishes, scrubbers, Kai-vac’s and extractors.
• Assures energy conservation by ensuring all non‑necessary lights are turned off (classrooms, offices, etc.).
• Inspects buildings for cleanliness, needed repairs and completed work orders.
• Makes an identification of all problems requiring a work order for correction, such as light bulb replacement, lock adjustment, carpet repair, broken glass, holes in walls, ceiling tile replacement, tripping hazards, termites, etc.
• Identifying obvious facility deficiencies that are observed during their duties.
• Performs other duties assigned.

• No experience or education needed.

• 6 months experience in cleaning buildings.
• High school diploma or GED.

• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding, and tops of roofs of buildings.
• Alertness and careful attention are required to avoid injury to self and to others.
• Ability to effectively execute oral and written instruction.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.
• Knowledge of cleaning and janitorial methods and materials.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to use, janitorial equipment and supplies.
• Proficient in the use, care and maintenance of basic janitorial equipment including buckets, mops, automatic floor scrubbers, floor buffers, shop vacuums, and upright vacuum cleaners.

• Frequent exposure to environmental elements such as dirt, dust, wet surfaces, excessive heat or cold, prolonged standing, walking, lifting, carrying, outdoor weather in all seasons.
• Occasional exposure to potentially hazardous conditions: biohazards, toxic laboratory chemicals, poisonous gases, confined or restricted spaces, extreme temperatures.

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It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status.

The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally‑protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.