Building & Grounds Lead

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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

Licenses or Certifications:

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

Notes to Applicants

About the job:
The Building & Grounds Lead plays a key role in keeping City of Austin facilities clean and inviting, and up to quality standards. In this hands-on position, you’ll spend half your day performing custodial duties, and the other half performing Lead duties such as conducting quality inspections, managing inventory, distributing work assignments, and supporting management with special projects. If you’re looking for a rewarding job that directly benefits the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About working for Building Services and the City of Austin:
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Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Criminal Background Investigation:
The position requires a criminal background investigation.

Assessments:
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduation degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Military/Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
$22.22 - $24.77 per hour

Hours
Monday through Friday: Varied eight-hour shift between 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
Job Close Date 01/02/2025 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Work locations may vary and may include roving positions. Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience leading team and/or group trainings on a variety of subjects: custodial practices, workforce engagement, safety, etc.
• Experience monitoring the work quality of others, and coaching or correcting as necessary.
• Familiarity with Green cleaning procedures and/or materials.
• Experience with software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), maintenance work order systems, and online training programs.
• Knowledge of safety Best Practices as it relates to SDS , Lock-Out, Tag-Out, etc.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining all types of flooring in a commercial or industrial setting to include buffing, carpet extraction, waxing, and stripping

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


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.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.

• 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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The 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.

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. 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.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* 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. Do you meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’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. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* How many years of experience do you have in custodial and building maintenance?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• More than 4 years

* Within the custodial field, how many years have you coordinated the work of a crew, which could include: scheduling, delegating assignments and evaluated of completed work?

• Never
• 0 - 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• More than 3 Years

* Which of the following best describes your experience in managing an inventory of assignments, tracking the status of each project through completion, organizing the work assigned to you, and monitoring your own progress in completing assigned tasks?

• I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am often consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.
• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job independently and usually without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from a supervisor or senior employee.
• I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

* How many years of experience do you have training and/or coaching custodial staff?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• More than 5 years

* Do you have experience with SDS?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience with Green cleaning procedures?

• Yes
• No

* Are you willing to work after-hours, weekends, and over holidays, if needed?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

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