Building Attendant I

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

This position will provide custodial support for The University of Texas at Tyler campus. Duties will include general cleaning, dusting, vacuuming carpet, picking up trash, responding to emergencies within building, maintaining custodial closet and providing custodial support for events.

This posting is to build a pool of applicants to fill Building Attendant I positions as they become available.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Cleans offices, classrooms, lecture halls, restrooms and other designated areas as assigned.
• Cleans toilets, urinals, windows, furnishings, lighting fixtures, sweeps, and dusts. Cleans and disinfects a variety of surfaces.
• Dispose of trash and recycling.
• Provide custodial support for campus events.
• Maintains well-stocked and organized supply closet and cart.
• Participates in emergency response situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of custodial experience.
• Three (3) years of custodial experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in written form.
• Ability to use all cleaning tools provided.
  Competency with electronic databases for time entry.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently clean and maintain an assigned area within a predetermined time schedule.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

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.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Employees driving University vehicles are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record check as detailed in HOP 4.8.6 Operation of University Owned Vehicles Policy.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.