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

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Regarding your Application:
Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, and any related computer software used. If you are selected to interview:

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. A driving record verification will be conducted. Applicants for positions for which City driving is an essential function must meet the standards of the program: age 18 or older, current applicable driver’s license, proof of insurability, and no more than six (6) points assessed on Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) based on Department of Public Safety ( DPS ) Driver Record Report. This position falls under the COA safe driver program requirements.

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and individual will be required to drive a City of Austin vehicle.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver 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.

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.

• Must have the ability to understand oral and written instructions and have the ability to read and write in English.
• Overtime may be required with or without notice.
• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications, and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• When completing the City of Austin employment application: A detailed, complete employment application helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.

Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) Classification:
This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT .

The Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
$21.18 - $23.56 per hour

Hours
Varied eight hour shifts between 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
Job Close Date 07/15/2024 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
• Experience leading team and/or group trainings on a variety of subject matter, custodial, workforce engagement, safety, etc.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring the quality of others’ work, coaching and correcting as necessary.
• Familiarity with Green cleaning procedures and/or materials.
• Experience with software programs which might include: Microsoft Office Suite, maintenance work order systems, online training programs.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Communication skills- both oral and written; ability to deliver the message to your audience that you intend to deliver.
• Knowledge of safety Best Practices as it relates to MSDS , Lock-Out, Tag-Out, etc.
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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are High School diploma or GED and three (3) years experience related to janitorial or grounds keeping services, at least one (1) year of which includes crew experience. 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

* What is your experience training or coaching custodial staff? Please be specific on the skills and number of staff that you have trained.
(Open Ended Question)
* What is your knowlege and/or experience with "Green Cleaning?"
(Open Ended Question)
* 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.

* What is your knowledge of MSDS?
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word and Excel?

• I do not have experience with Microsoft Office
• Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheet
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text,change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks,graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another

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

• Yes
• No

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