Building Attendant I

Salary

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $15.77 to $15.77. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

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Performs routine manual work involving cleaning and housekeeping duties within university buildings, dormitories, and food service areas. Responsibilities include conducting janitorial and housekeeping tasks in alignment with established work routines and cleanliness standards.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, apply appropriate cleaning chemicals, and replenish supplies.
• Clean, dust, and disinfect areas including restrooms, classrooms, locker rooms, common areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Perform general custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming; scrub tile, floors, stairways, hallways, shower and locker rooms, and lobbies; wax and polish floors, wash windows, and clean furniture and office equipment.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash and recyclable materials.
• Operate custodial equipment including vacuums, buffers/burnishers, scrubbers, commercial cleaning machines and extractors.
• Promote energy conservation by ensuring lights are turned off in classrooms, offices, and other areas.
• Inspect buildings for cleanliness and needed repairs; identify and report maintenance issues requiring work orders, such as light bulb replacement, lock adjustments, carpet repair, broken glass, ceiling tile replacement, and other hazards.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of six (6) months experience in cleaning buildings or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One (1) year of experience performing cleaning and housekeeping duties in higher education or similar commercial settings.

• Ability to effectively execute oral and written instruction.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed, including moderately heavy physical labor and movement such as walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, standing, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability to accurately perform all phases of duties assigned.
• Knowledge of cleaning and janitorial methods and materials.
• Knowledge of and ability to use maintenance and janitorial tools, equipment, and supplies, including basic janitorial equipment such as buckets, mops, automatic floor scrubbers, floor buffers, shop vacuums, and upright vacuum cleaners.

• Monday through Friday; 5:00 pm to 1:30 am
• Beginning on August 17, 2026:
  Monday through Friday 3:30 pm to 12:00 am

• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work around chemicals.
• Essential position; may be required to report during campus emergencies.

Position is benefit eligible:
Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

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It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a pre employment background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA 48.

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