Building Attendant II

Building Attendant II

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

The primary purpose of the Building Attendant II is to apply cleaning / housekeeping knowledge and skills to clean per given instructions. Shift : 9 : 00 PM - 5 : 30 AM Monday - Friday and weekends.

Key Functions :

• Applies cleaning / housekeeping knowledge and skills to clean per given Work Instructions which may include :
• Sweeping, mopping, trash removal, washing walls, floors, ceilings, and windows.
• Operating electrical equipment such as vacuum cleaners and wet vacuum.
• All surfaces are properly cleaned, products and equipment are removed and properly stored, and supplies are well stocked.
• Must have proper coordination and motor skills in order to work with hand tools and electro-mechanical tools as job requires to perform assigned tasks.
• Work in a bent or stooping position and occasionally crawl.
• Performs patient room / exam room cleaning with time constraints in accordance with work instructions.
• Capable of performing trash technician duties.
• As required follow proper procedures as related to Joint Commission (covers trash during transportation and uses proper protective equipment).
• As required performs removal of all recyclable materials.
• As required maintains and cleans dock areas.
• As required safe operation the TransVac System.
• Learns and understands Service Level Agreements, departmental policies and procedures and carries them out through proper responses and quality outcomes to ensure customer satisfaction :
• Sets priorities and manages work and time through communication with team leader, team members, and customers to satisfy their requests.
• Monitors own area and inspects work completed.
• Maintains hallways in a clear and safe manner at all times.
• Response to removal of hallway obstructions (standard : 15 minutes).
• Communicates with customers in response to concerns and requests.
• Verbal communication on an ongoing basis with customers to determine current status of deliverables and to learn about customer needs.
• Identifies and reports life safety deficiencies on a daily basis.
• Must be able to communicate with co-workers in a clear, pleasant, and understandable manner :
• Communicate with team members and team leader on identified needs for improvement.
• Collaborative effort with team members to solve problems and deficiencies.
• Assists in training and development of other personnel.
• Assist with staff supervision during the team leader's absence.
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment, frequently in very cramped and unpleasant surroundings.
• Some work may necessitate exposure to outside weather.
• Must be able to walk from one area of the complex to another to visually inspect work to be performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Work Experience :

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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