Building Attendant

Building Attendant-1

This position will serve as custodial at the Marine Science Institute at The University of Texas. This position is located in Port Aransas, Texas. There are two available spots for this role.

The Marine Science Institute is requesting two Building Attendant positions to maintain cleanliness, safety, and daily operations across campus facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, offices, housing, and public spaces. Two attendants are necessary to meet ongoing custodial needs, support events and housing turnovers, address maintenance concerns, and ensure adequate coverage during absences and peak workload periods.

• Clean, sweep, mop, dust, scrub tile work, scrub floors, clean (sweep) stairwells, hallways, clean and detail restrooms, porches, ramps, patios. General cleaning.
• Participate in the preparation of meeting areas for public programs and other student and faculty functions. Assist in setting up for receptions, meetings & banquets. Clean up and removal of setups as well. Assist in preparing short-term housing (dorms) and long-term housing.
• Keep all store rooms stocked with all supplies
• Keep up with reservation schedules of your department. Checking computer program for events in your department
• Report any repair work needed immediately to your supervisor.
• Occasionally stripping, sealing and waxing of floors.
• Other related duties assigned as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be able to use basic janitorial equipment, including but not limited to: vacuums, floor buffers, high-speed burnishers
• Must be willing to learn, take directions, and have attention to detail
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time

• At least a year of custodial experience
• Texas TABC and Texas food handlers card

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range: $34,000

• Work is mainly independent, some team jobs
• Work in institutional buildings, offices, labs
• Will need to climb ladders and stairs
• Will be exposed to general cleaning chemicals
• Gloves, masks, face shields provided

• M-F (7am - 4pm)
• Occasional overtime is required
• Occasional nights or weekend work is required

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