"Operations Assistant, Campus Recreation"

Operations Assistant, Campus Recreation

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15047
Full/Part Time: Full Time

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $36,894 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted until filled. 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 Summary

The Operations Assistant assists the Campus Recreation staff in preparation for daily operation of building by providing custodial maintenance, semi-skilled repair tasks, and completion of special projects. The position is responsible for maintaining the University's facilities and grounds in clean and orderly condition, in accordance to the University's standards.

Core Responsibilities

1. Leads facility inspection, custodial maintenance, simple repairs, and other related services.
2. Provides support to operations staff in preparation of facility's rooms for functions and events. Assists in setting up/removal of chairs, tables, and audio-visual equipment.
3. Performs custodial maintenance of buildings to include refinishing of floors; cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting of furniture, emptying waste receptacles, polishing of metal surfaces, washes windows and replaces light bulbs.
4. Inspects interior and exterior of facility for maintenance needs and addresses needs in conjunction with supervisor to assess if in-house repairs can be made or if it is necessary to contact Facility Services. Assist in semi-skilled repairs of variety of facility equipment.
5. Coordinates initiation of work orders for Campus Recreation, tracks progress of completion, and communicates department needs to Facilities Services.
6. Performs extensive detail cleaning including stripping, waxing, and buffing of floors.
7. Special projects as determined by supervisor.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational training or Apprenticeships in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Event Preparation and Building Operations
• Janitorial equipment, cleaning materials and routine maintenance tools.

Working Conditions

• Office Environment.

Physical Demands

• Duties require walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, stretching, lifting and climbing ladders.

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.