**Building Attendant I** **Bookmark this Posting** **Print Preview** **|** **Apply for this Job** **Please see Special Instructions for more details.** Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. **Posting Details** Position Information **Posting Number** S05997P **Position Title** Building Attendant I **Department** Facilities Mgmt_Custodial **Location** Arlington **Job Family** Facilities/Construction **Position Status** Full-time **Work Hours** Standard **Work Schedule** Monday-Friday; 5:00 pm – 1:30 am. **Open to** External and Internal **Salary** Hourly Rate is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. **Duration** Funding expected to continue **Pay Basis** Bi-weekly **Benefits Eligible** Yes **Benefits at UTA** We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. **https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits** To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: **https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php** **University Information** The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at **https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100** . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. **Job Summary** The Building Attendant I will provide routine manual work involving cleaning and housekeeping duties in University buildings, dormitories and food service units. Responsibilities include janitorial and housekeeping duties in accordance with established work routines. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Performs restroom cleaning by applying cleaning chemicals appropriately and replenishing supplies. + Cleans, dust and disinfects areas such as rest rooms, classrooms, locker rooms, common areas and other areas. + Performs general custodial functions such as: + sweeping, mopping, dusting and vacuuming and scrubs tile work, floors, stairways, hallways, shower rooms, locker rooms and building lobbies. + Waxes and polishes floors. + Washes windows. + Cleans and dust furniture and other office equipment. + Carries out and disposes of trash and recyclable materials. + Operates custodial maintenance equipment including vacuums, buffers/burnishes, scrubbers, Kai-vac’s and extractors. + Assures energy conservation by ensuring all non-necessary lights are turned off (classrooms, offices, etc.). + Inspects buildings for cleanliness, needed repairs and completed work orders. + Makes an identification of all problems requiring a work order for correction, such as: + light bulb replacement, lock adjustment, carpet repair, broken glass, holes in walls, ceiling tile replacement, tripping hazards, termites, etc. + Identifying obvious facility deficiencies that are observed during their duties + Considered essential personnel. + Performs other duties assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** + Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding, and tops of roofs of buildings. + Alertness and careful attention are required to avoid injury to self and to others. **Preferred Qualifications** + 6 months experience in cleaning buildings. + High school diploma or GED. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Ability to effectively execute oral and written instruction. + Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed. + Ability to accurately perform all phases of duties assigned. + Knowledge of cleaning and janitorial methods and materials. + Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor. + Knowledge of, and the ability to use, janitorial equipment and supplies. + Proficient in the use, care and maintenance of basic janitorial equipment including buckets, mops, automatic floor scrubbers, floor buffers, shop vacuums, and upright vacuum cleaners. **Other Requirements** **Working Conditions** + Will frequently involve exposure to one or more disagreeable elements, such as dirt, excessive heat, cold, wetness, prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying. + Conditions do involve exposure to all weather elements. + Occasionally involve exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as biohazards, toxic lab chemicals, poisonous gases dust, dirt, and the need to work in confined spaces, extreme cold or hot and all weather conditions. **Special Conditions for Eligibility** **CBC Requirement** It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. **EEO Statement** It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. **ADA Accommodations** The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email **ADADocs@uta.edu** . Posting Detail Information **Number of Vacancies** 2 **Open Until Filled** **Minimum Number of References Required** 3 **Maximum Number of References Accepted** 3 **Special Instructions to Applicants** Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. **Requirement Questions** Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. *What is the highest level of education attained? 2. GED 3. High School Diploma 4. Associate's Degree 5. Bachelor's Degree 6. Master's Degree 7. PhD or equivalent 8. *How many years of related experience do you have? 9. None/less than 1 year 10. 1 to 2 years 11. 3 to 4 years 12. 5 years or more **Documents Needed To Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume or CV **Optional Documents** 1. Cover/Interest Letter