Building Attendant II

University Unions proudly offers a comprehensive range of services across multiple buildings on campus. Our spaces include meeting and performance venues, administrative offices, dining operations and recreational facilities like our bowling alley and cutting-edge Esports spaces. 

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Building Attendant II for the University Unions. The location for this position is the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center, 2201 Speedway, Austin, Texas. 

As a Longhorn, you'll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty, staff, and of course, our students! During your time on campus, you will contribute to programs, organizations, and activities that help our students develop a sense of community and provide valuable leadership and career readiness skills that they will carry with them throughout their professional and personal lives. 

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  Ensure the area immediately outside the facility remains neat and clean.

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  Assist with floor care, including shampooing carpets, scrubbing floors and stripping and finishing floors.

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  Clean, stock and maintain the male and female restrooms.

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  Assist with room set-ups and breakdowns for special events.

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  Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and remove trash throughout the facility.

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  Follow job requirements, and direction from building supervisors.

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  Use proper cleaning materials, correctly operate janitorial equipment and adhering to required safety protocols.

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  Other duties as assigned by the building supervisors.

Experience in any of the following fields: custodial, environmental services, hospitality, warehouse, production, or facilities maintenance. Experience following basic work instructions. 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

High school graduation or GED. Six months or more experience in any of the above listed fields. Demonstrated ability to communicate with supervisors and peer group in a timely and effective manner. Experience using industrial-sized custodial equipment. Ability to read and understand work orders, written instructions, product labels and instructions, and other written job materials. Demonstrated ability and willingness to be an effective team member. Flexibility is key for this position. 

$36,342 Annually

• May work in all weather conditions.

• May work around chemicals and chemical fumes.

• Climbing of stairs.

• Climbing of ladders.

• Lifting and moving of heavy items.

Full-Time. Five consecutive days per week at 8 hours per day, shift hours begin between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm (candidate availability and work shift preferences will be covered during interview). Saturday and/or Sunday shift(s) during the fall and spring semesters.

Peak operational needs may alter this schedule to meet business needs. Flexibility is key for this position. This position is FLSA non-exempt and overtime may be required as necessary. 

Final candidate will be required to pass a background check prior to starting employment. The candidate must also pass a functional employment test. The purpose of the test is to determine whether the individual possesses the ability to perform the required job functions safely and effectively. 

UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus. 
 

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• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor, current or former.

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.