Job Posting Title:
Building Attendant II
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Hiring Department:
University Unions
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Oct 01, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose
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.
What sets you apart when you join University Unions?
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.
What benefits do I receive with UT?
The university offers an impressive benefits package including, but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options.
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Robust free training access through Linkedln Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Staff tuition assistance once eligible.
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums.
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses.
Responsibilities
Ensure the area immediately outside the facility remains neat and clean.
Assist with floor care, including shampooing carpets, scrubbing floors and stripping and finishing floors.
Clean, stock and maintain the male and female restrooms.
Assist with room set-ups and breakdowns for special events.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and remove trash throughout the facility.
Follow job requirements, and direction from building supervisors.
Use proper cleaning materials, correctly operate janitorial equipment and adhering to required safety protocols.
Other duties as assigned by the building supervisors.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Salary Range
$36,342 Annually
Working Conditions
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.
Work Shift
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.
Required Materials
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
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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Pay Transparency:
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.
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E-Verify:
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:
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Compliance:
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.