BUILDING ATTENDANT II - DAY

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV7875

Working TitleBUILDING ATTENDANT II - DAY

Number of Vacancies1

Location

DepartmentCampus Facilities Operations

FTE1. 0

FLSANon-Exempt

Scope of Job

To perform manual work involving the custodial maintenance of buildings and miscellaneous related services.

Description of Duties

+ Provides general cleaning in all restrooms a minimum of twice a day, to include material restock, trash removal from all areas, disinfection of all high touch areas and spot mopping as needed.

+ Spot cleans all common spaces such as hallways, lobbies, conference rooms, break rooms, study rooms, stairways, locker rooms including but not limited to general wipe down of furniture and trash removal.

+ Strips, waxes and polishes floors as scheduled to include deep cleaning and scrubbing floors and walls as needed. Move furniture as needed.

+ Cleans and washes all storefront glass windows on a weekly basis as needed or per request.

+ Cleans and polishes furniture and equipment as needed in all common areas.

+ Performs general cleaning on all buildings including but not limited to entrance exteriors and drinking fountains daily or other areas as needed.

+ Participates in the preparation of areas for meetings, events, seminars and other student, faculty and staff functions.

+ Picks up and disposes of material to be recycled.

+ Responsible for mentoring and training new employees and communicating work assignments to ensure completion within established time frames.

+ Advises employees of department changes of special assignments or work routines.

+ Assists in inventory control and distributes requested material.

+ May be required to have flexible work schedule, including but not limited to working evenings, weekends, Holidays and overtime on projects and/or events or emergencies.

+ May be required to carry a two-way radio and be available on an "On call" basis.

+ Cleans, maintains, and services custodial equipment after every use.

+ Completes assigned work orders during shift as directed.

+ Participates and completes mandatory or assigned trainings.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision with detailed instructions on special assignments.

Supervision Given

Occasionally supervises assigned custodial personnel.

Required Education

Completion of the 6th grade. Ability to read and write English well enough to comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets ( MSDS ) on cleansers, chemicals, and other containers, and to understand work orders, complete time cards, and receive oral and written work directions.

Preferred Education

High school graduation or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience as a Building Attendant I or its equivalent.

Preferred Experience

Two (2) or more years experience as a Building Attendant I or its equivalent in a college or university.

Equipment

Knowledge of janitorial equipment and of its care and maintenance requirements.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work schedule: commonly day shift with weekend or night work on occasion. Usual office building conditions. Some exposure to inclement weather when moving between buildings and emptying trash. May be exposed to other hazardous wastes, chemicals, and/or conditions in assigned area. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Must be physically able to perform all essential functions and duties of the job. Requires considerable stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects to perform job duties. Requires moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of heavy furniture, equipment, trash cans, boxes, files, filing cabinets, and other objects weighing up to 50 lbs. when working alone and 100 lbs. with help. Must be able to climb step ladders and maintain balance to clean and wash windows and lighting. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date10/23/2024

Grant Funded PositionNo

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

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Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

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+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have .