Job Posting Title:

Building Attendant Leader, McDonald Observatory

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Hiring Department:

McDonald Observatory

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Mar 01, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

MCDONALD OBSERVATORY

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Job Details:

General Notes

The McDonald Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at McDonald Observatory, 16 miles from Fort Davis, Texas (440 miles away from UT Austin campus). Residence in the Observatory's residential community may be available. Position is considered an essential employee for emergency or critical response.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including: 

Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%) 

Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options 

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays 

Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) 

Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b) 

Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses 

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards 

Purpose

To serve as the custodial crew leader at McDonald Observatory, while performing the same duties as other journey-level employees in the work group.

Responsibilities

Supervision. Leads, assigns, schedules, and coordinates the work of the building attendants. Responsible for appraisals, hiring, and work assignments of custodial team. Inspects completed work of the building attendants. Receives and handles concerns from occupants of the buildings.

Custodial Services. Performs custodial duties, typical of the custodial team, or special cleaning at McDonald Observatory facilities, including, but not limited to, the Mt. Locke facilities, Hobby-Eberly Telescope (HET), HET gallery, Moody Visitors Center, Frank Bash Visitors Center, Physical Plant offices, Firehouse, residences and telescope dome facilities.

Purchasing and Events. Orders and purchases custodial supplies and restroom stock and enters purchases in the purchasing database. Assists with set-up and cleaning for special events.

Repairs. Reports need for building repairs to the Physical Plant staff and ticketing system.

Back-up and Other Tasks. Serve as back-up to the team and fills in for the different positions during vacations and sick leave. Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs. Drives a UT vehicle and maintain eligibility pursuant to The University of Texas System Policy UTS157.

Required Qualifications

At least two years of custodial maintenance work.

Experience with methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning university buildings.

Manages the accuracy and attention to detail in performing cleaning assignments.

As a lead, responsible decision making and critical thinking, and demonstrable good judgement.

Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal relationships).

Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to be adaptable, work independently, and as an integral member of a project team.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than two years of custodial maintenance work at university buildings

Supervisory experience preferred

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$38,500 + depending on qualifications and experience

Working Conditions

May work in all weather conditions and hazards

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing of stairs

Climbing of ladders, up to 8ft.

Lifting, pushing, and moving required

Required to respond to emergency calls during off-duty hours.

Cleaning chemicals

Work Shift

M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rotating Saturday schedule

Required Materials

Letter of Interest

Resume/CV

Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Application Instructions

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you can multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu, and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.