School Custodian
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Cleaning Services
Job Posting
Title:
School Custodian Hiring Department:
University of Texas Elementary School Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled
Hours:
17.5 FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Earliest
Start Date:
Immediately Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
UNIVERSITY ELEM SCHOOL CAMPUS Job Details General Notes
This position is 20 hours per week, midday Monday through Friday
PurposeTo clean and care for school cafeteria (and other areas as needed) during and around lunch times.
ResponsibilitiesTo provide skills for cleaning and housekeeping duties in school buildings and food service units. Responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and housekeeping tasks in accordance with established work routines. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors. Vacuums and cleans rugs. Scrubs, cleans and polishes lavatories, fixtures and mirrors. Replenishes lavatory supplies. Carries out and disposes of garbage and trash.
Washes and dries dishes and cooking utensils. Cleans tables of soiled dishes. Performs related duties as required. May move and rearrange furniture. May carry baggage and other heavy objects. Assist in setting up cafeteria table service areas and clean‑up and removal of set‑ups.
Experience following basic work instructions. Must be willing to be fingerprinted and pass a background check.
Preferred QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED. Experience in a food service establishment. Demonstrate leadership and team work. Demonstrate ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and oral UTES Food policies, procedures and work related instructions from supervisors, customers, and co‑workers. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Professional demeanor.
Salary Range$15.00/hour + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions- Elementary school cafeteria
- Monday through Friday mid‑days
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.
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The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan EligibilityThe retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background ChecksA criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies…
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