Building & Grounds Assistant - Austin Facilities Management

About This Position

The Building & Grounds Assistant (Custodian - 40 hours per week) plays a key role in keeping City of Austin facilities clean, functional, and inviting. In this hands-on position, you'll take pride in cleaning building interiors, performing minor repairs, and ensuring facilities are always well-kept. If you're looking for a rewarding part-time job that directly benefits the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Description:

Building & Grounds Assistant

Purpose:

Under general supervision, perform custodial, minor maintenance, minor construction and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City operated buildings, grounds, parks, airports and recreation areas.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Clean building interiors.

• Mix, stir, and pour chemicals.

• Perform grounds maintenance.

• Perform minor building maintenance and repair.

• Operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.

• Set-up and tear-down exhibit halls and ballrooms in compliance with applicable local codes and procedures, ensuring the specifications and needs for each event are met.

• Perform minor construction work such as erecting partitions, building or tearing down walls, painting, building or erecting storage shed.

• Perform routine administrative duties, complete forms, and prepare reports.

• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies, making purchases when needed.

• Handle and account for cash.

• Train new employees to perform basic job duties.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others.

• Skill in learning simple tasks.

• Skill in operating power tools.

• Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.

• Ability to read and write English.

• Knowledge of equipment used in janitorial, grounds keeping, or other related work.

• Ability to train others.

• Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year experience related to janitorial or grounds keeping services.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License for those vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using green cleaning chemicals and practices in a commercial or industrial setting.

• Experience cleaning and maintaining all types of flooring in a commercial or industrial setting to include buffing, carpet extraction, waxing, and stripping.

Notes to Candidate:

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Days and Hours:

Monday through Friday; 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Varied 8-hour schedule)
Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

Work Location: Various Locations

Salary Range: $22.15 - $24.37

This position may require an assessment.

Important Application Information – City of Austin

The City of Austin employment application is an official document.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  A detailed and complete employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications and determine your salary if you are selected for the position.

Application Requirements:

• List your complete employment history, including job titles, employment dates, number of employees supervised (if applicable), and detailed job duties and responsibilities descriptions.
• Do not use statements such as “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile.”
• Resumes will not substitute for a complete application and will not be used to determine qualifications or salary.
• All responses to supplemental questions must be supported by information in your application.
• No changes will be accepted after the job posting closes.

If you are Selected as a Top Candidate:

• We will verify your employment history, professional references, and education (including high school, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees). 
• Proof of education from an accredited institution, verification of professional licenses or certifications, and a copy of your DD-214 (if claiming veteran’s preference) may be requested directly from the issuing institution or accrediting authority.

Driving Requirement (if applicable):

• This position may require a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one by your hire date.
• External new hires must meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) standards (e.g., no more than 3 moving violations or 6 points in the last 36 months).

Travel:

If the position requires travel, you must meet the City of Austin Driver Safety Standards, Otherwise, you are responsible for transportation to and from multiple job sites as needed.

Essential/Critical Employee Designation:

Some positions are designated as Critical or Essential.  Employees in these roles are required to report to work during emergencies or when operations are modified.  This may include working from a designated site or an alternative work location.

Work Conditions:

• Work hours may vary based on operational needs and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call assignments.
• A skills assessment may be required as part of the hiring process.

Veteran Preference:

Veteran candidates must provide a copy of their DD-214 at the interview to receive the veteran’s preference.

Internal Candidates – Good Standing Policy.

Background Check:

• A criminal background check may be required, depending on the responsibilities of the position.
• Additional Criminal Background Check may be required based upon location: May be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.