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Job Description

• Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
  
• Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.
  
• Competitive Benefits : 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.
  
• Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
  
• Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
  
• Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
  
• Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
  

• Performs, assigns, and inspects ground maintenance, including mowing, raking, and mulching leaves, irrigation systems, and water consumption.
  
  
• Performs and assigns minor building maintenance and repair.
  
  
• Performs and assigns custodial duties of restrooms, buildings, and recreation areas.
  
  
• Coordinates crew work with other crews and groups of City employees or contractors.
  
  
• Prepares and dismantles exhibit halls and ballrooms for events.
  
  
• Performs routine administrative duties.
  
  
• Checks, cleans, and services equipment.
  
  
• Performs and oversees minor construction, including erecting partitions, building or tearing down walls, painting, building and/or erecting storage sheds.
  
  
• Responds to citizen complaints.
  
  

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
  
  
• Fills in for supervisor in his or her absence.
  
  

• Knowledge of or ability to learn janitorial or grounds keeping processes, policies, and procedures within the City Department in which assigned.
  
  
• Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in Building and Grounds services.
  
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
  
• Skill in handling multiple projects and prioritizing.
  
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
  
• Ability to train others.
  
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public.
  
  

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, and three (3) years experience related to janitorial or grounds keeping services, at least one (1) year of which includes crew experience.
  
  
• One (1) year of additional experience may substitute for one (1) year of High School, up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution.
  
  

• If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License for those vehicles.
  
  

• Previous experience performing janitorial duties with the ability to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
  
  
• Experience in leading, supervising, and managing work crews.
  
  
• Ability to assist with onboarding, scheduling, and delegating work assignments.
  
  
• Capable of completing tasks with minimum supervision.
  
  
• Experience in ordering and managing work supplies and inventory.
  
  
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
  
  
• Available to cover shifts and work various schedules, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and possibly extended work hours.
  
  
• Must be able to travel between work locations as part of regular job responsibilities.
  
  

• Ordering and maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment.
  
  
• Delegating work assignments and overseeing daily operations.
  
  
• T raining and onboarding team members.
  
  
• C oordinating setup and takedown of event spaces.
  
  
• Performing administrative duties.
  
  
• Travel using an assigned vehicle, and
  
  
• perform other duties as needed.
  
  

• Sunday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  
  
• Monday through Thursday 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
  
  
• Flexibility with the schedule is required. Hours and schedule may vary based on operational or business needs; evenings, weekends, city emergencies, and holidays may be required.
  
  

• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.
  
  

• A detailed, complete COA employment application is REQUIRED. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.
  
  
• Please be sure to provide a COMPLETE and detailed employment history, including all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
  
  
• For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
  
  
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
  
• Note: A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be used to substitute for an incomplete job application.
  
  
• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
  
  

• Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
  
  
• All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
  
  
• This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies of the same job title that may become vacant. The additional vacancies may include a difference in work location, workweek hours, and schedule. Filling additional vacancies from this posting is based on the business needs of the department.
  
  

• Verification of the minimum qualification (Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, and three (3) years' experience related to janitorial or grounds keeping services, at least one (1) year of which includes crew experience. One (1) year of additional experience may substitute for one (1) year of High School, up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institute
  
  

• This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.
  
  

• Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD-214
  
  

• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
  
  

• If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
  
  

• This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
  
  

• The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
  
  

• This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies of the same job title that may become vacant. The additional vacancies may include a difference in work location, workweek hours, and schedule. Filling additional vacancies from this posting is based on the business needs of the department.