Building Attendant II
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

S05801P

Building Attendant II

Building Attendant II

Facilities Mgmt_Housing

Arlington

Facilities/Construction

Full-time

Standard

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

External and Internal

Hourly rate is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Funding expected to continue

Bi-weekly

Yes

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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.

Perform moderately complex custodial work which involves cleaning and caring for buildings and maintaining custodial equipment and requesting supplies. Provides guidance to the Building Attendant I staff and may provide training to others.

• Perform 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.
• Perform rest room maintenance by applying cleaning chemicals appropriately and replenishing supplies.
• Clean, dust and disinfects areas such as rest rooms, classrooms and other areas.
• Key Management and provides guidance to Building Attendant I staff.
• Dispose of trash and recyclable materials.
• Operate custodial maintenance equipment including vacuums, buffers/burnisher, auto-scrubbers, KaiVac's and extractors.
• Assures energy conservation by ensuring all non-necessary lights are turned off (classrooms, offices, etc.).
• Inspect 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.).
• Assists in maintaining inventory of custodial equipment materials, supplies and equipment.
• Drives a UTA vehicle.
• Considered essential personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.
• Ability to effectively execute oral and written instruction in English.

• Six (6) months of supervisory experience.
• Six (6) months or more of experience in custodial and maintenance work.
• Professional communications skills.

• Ability to read English.
• Knowledge of cleaning and janitorial methods and materials.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use, janitorial equipment and supplies.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor as required.
• Ability to accurately perform all phases of duties assigned.
• Proficient in the use, care and maintenance of basic janitorial equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, stand, sit, kneel and squat. Knowledge of and ability to use maintenance tools and supplies.

• Will frequently involve exposure to one or more disagreeable elements, such as dirt, excessive heat, cold, wetness, prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying. Alertness and careful attention are required to avoid injury to self and to others.
• Conditions do involve exposure to all weather elements.
• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding, and tops of roofs of buildings.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.