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Building & Grounds Assistant 20 Hours (Austin Facilities Management)

One Texas Center · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 hours ago

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About the role

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following.
Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None.
Notes to Candidate: Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.

Clean building interiors.
Perform grounds maintenance.
Perform minor building maintenance and repair.
Operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.
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.
Train new employees to perform basic job duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The City of Austin employment application is an official document.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
All responses to supplemental questions must be supported by information in your application.
If you are Selected as a Top Candidate:
This position may require a valid Texas Class C Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by your hire date.
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.

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.

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.
Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

A detailed and complete employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications and determine your salary if you are selected for the position.
Resumes will not substitute for a complete application and will not be used to determine qualifications or salary.

Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
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.
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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

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.
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.
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