Dishwasher University Housing and Dining - University of Texas - Austin 200 W Dean Keeton, Austin, TX 78712

Job Description

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Job Description Summary

To perform the work of custodial maintenance in University buildings. Responsible for the custodial maintenance of a building or a portion of a building. Cleans, sweeps, mops, dusts, and scrubs tile work, floors, stairways, hallways, restrooms, offices, classrooms, shower rooms, locker rooms and building lobbies. Waxes and polishes floors. Scrubs and cleans restrooms and replenishes restroom supplies. Washes windows. Cleans, dusts and polishes furniture and other office equipment. Polishes nickel and brass work. Empties wastebaskets and trash boxes. Washes and polishes drinking fountains. Operates carpet cleaning equipment. Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. Unlocks and secures buildings. Reports any obvious repairs needed to the building or institutional equipment. Lifts, pushes, and pulls 50 pounds. Performs related duties as assigned. May participate in the preparation of auditoriums and other areas for meetings, public programs and other student and faculty functions, and performs other cleaning maintenance as required. May assist in setting up receptions and banquets and clean-up and removal of set-ups.WORKING CONDITIONS: Usual office building conditions. Building work assignments are subject to change based upon the needs of The University of Texas at Austin. Some heavy lifting. May work from an eight-foot stepladder.

Responsibilities

• Job Description
• General Notes
• BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development
• Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!
• Purpose
• Assist management with overseeing the operation of the dining unit's dish room, while responding to work-related requests and instructions for students and staff.
• Responsibilities
• Assist dining supervisor with overseeing dish room area. Ensure the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks for dish room area. Process dishware, sort silverware, wash pots/pans, and scrape/stack dishes throughout meal period. Replenish and move dishes to the proper place within the unit. Maintain the dish machine, conveyor belts, and transport equipment.
• Maintain areas of responsibility according to proper standard procedures. Keep the closet for mops and brooms neat and complete before the end of your shift. Escalate emergencies, repairs for equipment, and work orders as needed to supervisor. Maintain cleanliness and standards as directed by UHD while following sanitation guidelines, including removing trash periodically throughout shift, clean trashcans, line trashcans for next shift, and ensuring that areas around dumpsters are clean.
• Set up and break down the dish room daily, ensuring that all dining sanitation practices and procedures are completed correctly by staff. Identify opportunities to streamline procedures when possible.
• Train staff in proper sanitation techniques while maintaining an exceptional level of productivity in the area. Provide feedback on staff performance and create a working environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their skills. Assist in the rotation of employees within the dish room and scheduling breaks. Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers. Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility.
• Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance. Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed. Other duties as assigned.
• Required Qualifications
• One or more years of experience in commercial cleaning.
• One or more years of experience working with commercial cleaning equipment such as commercial dish machines.
• Experience training and leading staff in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Two or more years of experience in commercial cleaning.
• Two or more years of experience working with commercial cleaning equipment such as commercial dish machines.
• One or more years of experience training or leading staff in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Experience working in a large dining service operation with high-volume cleaning/dish room experience.
• Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision.
• Salary Range
• $41,600+ depending on qualifications
• Working Conditions
• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Lifting and moving.
• Pushing, pulling, and moving up to 50 pounds; Lifting and moving up to 62 pounds.
• The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.