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Salary Range: $34,000 Annualized.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be
accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/01/2026. At the discretion of
the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient
number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred
Job Details
Job Summary
The Building Attendant participates in the custodial maintenance
and care of the university. The role ensures an orderly, clean, and
aesthetically pleasing environment within our campus buildings for
our students, faculty, customers, and staff. The position maintains
the University's housing facilities in clean and orderly condition,
in accordance to the University's standards.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversees custodial maintenance.
- Performs custodial maintenance of buildings to include
refinishing of floors; cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting,
waxing/polishing, and scrubbing of tile work, floors, stairways,
hallways, restrooms, offices, laboratories, locker rooms, and
building lobbies; emptying waste receptacles; polishing of nickel
and brass work; cleaning, dusting, and polishing furniture, and
equipment; and cleans/maintains restrooms.
- Washes windows and moves furniture; removes and empties paper
recycling bins; washes and polishes drinking fountains.
- Assists in moving office furniture; and prepares common spaces
and other areas for meetings and special events.
- Distributes and assists with inventory of facility maintenance
supplies and equipment.
- Ensures the entrance areas of the building remain clean and
neat.
- Reports safety hazards/out-of-order items.
- Ensures energy conservation by turning off all non-necessary
lights (storage rooms, offices, etc.).
- Operates state motor vehicles as required to perform the above
duties.
- Completes daily logs accurately and efficiently.
- Tests and evaluates new cleaning products.
- Assists supervisors with yearly inventory of all custodial
equipment and supplies as required by university policy.
- Participates in the preparation of room turnover for student
move-in.
- Promotes an environment of safety and environmental protection
by working immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and
accidents; following University safety plans/procedures/protocols;
and participating in appropriate safety training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a
related field.
- One (1) year of related work experience.
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security
and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas
EO-GA-48.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Equipment Management
Working Conditions
- Office environment. Chemical products may pose hazardous
conditions. May be required to work weekends and holidays. Will be
required to have a flexible work schedule, including but not
limited to, working evenings, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may
be required.
Physical Demands
This position will work primarily on campus.
Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check.
Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record
(MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be
able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by
time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San
Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all
individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or
genetic information, and veteran status. The University is
committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all
government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to
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