Building Attendant II

Purpose

To perform custodial maintenance work at University Housing and Dining’s residence locations.

• Perform daily assigned work in public, community, private, and/or connecting bathrooms. Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, and showers. Sweep and mop floors, including disinfecting and polishing faucets and shower controls.
• High dusting of stalls and exhaust fan grills. Replenish tissue, soap, and bags as needed. Replace shower curtains when needed.
• Mold inspections on the ceiling and shower stall. Report and clean graffiti.
• Clean hallways, lounges, stairwells and landings, trash collection areas, computer labs, exercise rooms, lobbies, offices, kitchens, meeting rooms, laundry rooms, elevators, landings, and outside public areas daily.
• Dust and clean all walls, furniture, and appliances as needed.
• Move and rearrange furniture daily to be set up as scheduled.
• Take trash and recycle outside to compactors.
• Inspect the building for maintenance needs and submit written work requests.
• Inspect all furniture for cleanliness, torn fabric, or damaged broken components. Remove or replace damaged furniture.
• Participate in Fire and Life Safety inspections twice a year in student rooms.
• Maintain storage area, closets, cleaning equipment, and supplies. Keep the closet organized and free of safety concerns.
• Perform floor maintenance on hard surfaces and carpets as assigned. Clean and disinfect floor surfaces.
• Strip and wax VCT floors in public areas and student rooms. Buff VCT floors as scheduled.
• Spot clean carpets when needed and perform carpet extraction as assigned. Vacuum carpets and clean daily.
• Provide set‑ups for check‑in and banquets and rearrange furniture for conferences to meet the needs of the conference as required.
• Prepare and clean meeting rooms. Service, set‑up, and clean rooms used by the conference.
• Prepare rooms for fall and summer occupancy.
• Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.
• Follow and know written policies and procedures from The University of Texas at Austin and University Housing and Dining.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• High school graduation or GED.
• More than six months of commercial cleaning experience.
• More than six months of experience with vacuum cleaners, buffers, and floor machines.
• Experience in building services at the University of Texas.
• Demonstrated ability to receive, respond, and follow through with verbal work‑related instructions from supervisors, customers, and co‑workers.

• Salary: $37,440+ depending on qualifications.
• Benefits include 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage, free Capital Metro bus rides, retirement contributions, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, and career growth & professional development.

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, chemical fumes, biohazards, and chemicals.
• Use of manual dexterity; climbing stairs; pushing, pulling and moving up to 50 lbs; lifting and moving up to 62 lbs.
• Successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM. Hours and days may vary depending on University Housing and Dining needs.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.