Building & Grounds Assistant

About This Position

Building & Grounds Assistant

Purpose:

Under general supervision, perform custodial, minor maintenance, minor construction and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City operated buildings, grounds, parks, airports and recreation areas.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Clean building interiors.

• Mix, stir, and pour chemicals.

• Perform grounds maintenance.

• Perform minor building maintenance and repair.

• Operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.

• Set-up and tear-down exhibit halls and ballrooms in compliance with applicable local codes and procedures, ensuring the specifications and needs for each event are met.

• Perform minor construction work such as erecting partitions, building or tearing down walls, painting, building or erecting storage shed.

• Perform routine administrative duties, complete forms, and prepare reports.

• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies, making purchases when needed.

• Handle and account for cash.

• Train new employees to perform basic job duties.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others.

• Skill in learning simple tasks.

• Skill in operating power tools.

• Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.

• Ability to read and write English.

• Knowledge of equipment used in janitorial, grounds keeping, or other related work.

• Ability to train others.

• Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience related to janitorial or grounds keeping services.

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

• If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver’s License for those vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to perform basic computer skills.

• Experienced in cleaning and sanitizing high-use areas, including restrooms, common areas, breakrooms, and event spaces.

• Ability to safely operate commercial cleaning equipment such as floor buffers, power washers, scrubbers, industrial vacuums, industrial carpet extractor machine, industrial wet and dry vacuums and leaf blowers.

• Capable of performing tasks that require prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Knowledgeable in the safe handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals by following safety guidelines.

• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and to report safety or maintenance concerns to the lead and/or supervisor.

• Ability to provide high-quality customer service and maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

• Ability to drive when necessary, from one work location to another in completion of your duties.

Buildings & Grounds Assistan t with the Austin Public Library
Department plays a key role in keeping the library facilities clean and welcoming. This position will perform custodial/janitorial tasks in and around library-operated buildings and property across the Library System. The role requires the ability to stand, walk, navigate stairs, and perform physical tasks such as bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Duties will include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning, and sanitizing public and work areas.

Removing trash, responding to safety hazards, and working special event programs by helping with event set-up, breakdown, and haul‑away. Additional duties will also include floor stripping and waxing, power washing, and other special projects. Must be able to work in varying temperatures while performing outdoor duties.

Location

Austin Public Library - (Austin Public Library Branches North or…