Building Attendant II

Building Attendant II (32 hour / 9 month)

Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining area, and dish room areas of a large-scale commercial food service operation.

This position is scheduled to work 9 months, 32 hours per week.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL:
This position is eligible for $2.00 per hour shift differential pay for hours worked during designated evening and weekend shifts in accordance with university guidelines.

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage at hire
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Uniform provided
• Longevity pay
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks which may include cleaning of dining area, kitchen, bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, cleaning floors, surfaces, walls, windows, patio furniture, removal of trash, and dishwashing. Operate commercial cleaning equipment including dish machine. Process dishware, sort silverware, scrape/stack dishes, clean pots/pans, and restock dishware for front of house. Replenish and move dishes to the proper place within the unit when needed.
  
  Remove trash periodically throughout shift and clean/line trash cans. Assist with restocking of convenience store merchandise as needed.
• Ensure proper sanitation and safety techniques while maintaining an exceptional level of productivity in the area. Ensure that all food service sanitation practices, policies, and procedures are followed. Oversee the use of chemicals, equipment, and sanitation as well as proper maintenance and storage. Maintain chemical room according to proper standard procedures, including monitoring proper inventory levels of chemicals and supplies.
• Assist in providing training and guidance to temporary and student staff as assigned by the supervisor and/or leader. Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers. Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility. Report emergencies as well as needed repairs for buildings or equipment.
• Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance. Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Six months of commercial cleaning experience.
• Six months of experience working with commercial cleaning equipment such as commercial dish machines, carpet care, or floor care equipment.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year or more of commercial cleaning experience.
• One year or more of experience working with commercial cleaning equipment such as commercial dish machines, carpet care, or floor care equipment.
• Experience working in a large dining service operation.
• Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision.

Salary Range: $20.00 per hour + depending on qualifications

See general notes section for shift differential information

Working Conditions:

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around biohazards.
• May work around chemicals.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Pushing, pulling and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting and moving up to 62 pounds.
• The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift:

• Workdays, hours, and area may vary based upon the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining (UHD).

Required Materials:

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest.