Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley BUILDING ATTENDANT III - NIGHT in Brownsville, Texas
Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV7456
Working TitleBUILDING ATTENDANT III - NIGHT
Number of Vacancies1
LocationBrownsville, Texas
DepartmentCampus Facilities Operations
FTE1
FLSANon-Exempt
Scope of Job
To perform manual work involving the custodial maintenance of buildings. Responsible for assisting the Building Attendant Forman and for custodial maintenance and miscellaneous related services.
Description of Duties
Participates in the refinishing of floors and in the cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting and scrubbing of tile work, floors, stairways, hallways, rest rooms, offices, laboratories, locker rooms and building lobbies.
Strip, wax and polish floors.
Cleans and maintains rest rooms.
Washes windows and moves furniture and equipment.
Polishes nickel and brass work.
Empties waste baskets and trash boxes.
Washes and polishes drinking fountains.
Monitors custodial supplies.
Picks up material to be recycled.
Identifies and makes routine maintenance calls, keeps records and prepares reports.
Participates in the preparation of auditoriums and other areas for meetings, seminars and other student, faculty and staff functions.
Assists with new employee training; helps maintain time cards and helps complete injury reports.
Assumes leader position in absence of Supervisor/Foreman.
Assists with implementing measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and working conditions to increase efficiency of department.
May be required to have flexible work schedule, to include but not limited to: working evenings, weekends, Holidays and overtime.
May be required to carry a two-way radio and/or pager and must be available on an “On call” basis.
Assists in inventory control and distributes requested material.
Performs 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 Diploma or GED .
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
Three (3) years of experience as a building attendant or its equivalent.
Preferred Experience
Two (2) or more years experience as a Building Attendant II or its equivalent in a college or university.
Equipment
Knowledge of janitorial equipment and its care and maintenance requirements.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work schedule: expected to work primarily night and weekends or rotating schedule including weekends. 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 research and teaching labs.
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 Date03/27/2024
Grant Funded PositionNo
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Posting Detail Information
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.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
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 .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42316
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- 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 previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
- Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
- Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
Over 10 years
- Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document