**Housekeeping Attendant Animal Resource Center**

Location: Dallas , TX Job Number: 210001GA

Category: Campus Services

Posting Date: October 27, 2021

Responsibilities Benefits Working at UTSW Responsibilities **Summary**

This is an opportunity to become a valued and important member of the Animal Resource Center to help advance the exciting, Nobel Prize-winning research at UT Southwestern and better the lives of others. The ARC supports the institutional care and use of animals in research across hundreds of medical research labs at UTSW where compassion, ethics and quality matter. In this role you'll be setting the standard for cleanliness and sterility to help ensure that our animals, staff and scientists live and work in a safe and comfortable environment.

With 75 years of excellence in DFW, some of the best benefits in the market and the opportunity to improve the lives of others, this housekeeping opportunity is the one for you. Click to apply to find out why YOU belong at UTSW!

**Experience and Education**

High School graduation or equivalent strongly preferred; no experience required. Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

**Job Duties**

* General cleaning of all areas of ARC facilities.

* Dusts furniture,...

**Summary**

This is an opportunity to become a valued and important member of the Animal Resource Center to help advance the exciting, Nobel Prize-winning research at UT Southwestern and better the lives of others. The ARC supports the institutional care and use of animals in research across hundreds of medical research labs at UTSW where compassion, ethics and quality matter. In this role you'll be setting the standard for cleanliness and sterility to help ensure that our animals, staff and scientists live and work in a safe and comfortable environment.

With 75 years of excellence in DFW, some of the best benefits in the market and the opportunity to improve the lives of others, this housekeeping opportunity is the one for you. Click to apply to find out why YOU belong at UTSW!

**Experience and Education**

High School graduation or equivalent strongly preferred; no experience required. Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

**Job Duties**

* General cleaning of all areas of ARC facilities.

* Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust-mops floors. Wet-mops/ vacuums rooms, halls, stairways and public areas.

* Cleaning break areas and bathrooms. Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms Trash removal.

* Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials

* Stocking supplies and PPE stations.

* Floor maintenance includes running floor machines/buffers.

* Performs laundry service. Removes waste and soiled linens from work area and places in specific bags or containers

* Emptying freezer/refrigerators. Assist in ARC cage wash area when needed.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

* Work requires ability to work logically and efficiently.

* Work requires ability to push/pull pieces of equipment which may have dimensions in excess of 6 ft. high, 3 ft. wide and/or 8 ft. long, weights ranging up to 25lbs.

* Work requires ability to lift equipment up to 50lbs.

* Work requires ability to utilize hand tools and must be able to follow oral and written instructions of varying length and complexity.

* Work requires ability to understand and follow concepts of clean and dirty flow patterns and sanitation and disinfection and utilize appropriate application.

* Work requires ability to understand basic mechanical operations and routine maintenance, access basic computer functions, and mix chemical solutions correctly.

* Work requires ability to maintain accurate written records.

* Work requires ability to accurately measure/dilute cleaning solutions. Work may require protective clothing.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits **Health Benefits**

* PPO and ACO Options

* 100% Coverage for Preventative Health ? No Co-Pay

* Tobacco-Free Incentives

* Generous Prescription Drug Plan

* 3 Options for Dental Coverage

* 2 Options for Vision Coverage

* Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

**Retirement Plan**

(Eligibility varies by employment status)

* The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting

* Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary

* Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary

* Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting

* Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary

* Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary

* Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity

* Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

**PTO Benefits**

* 15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1

* 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation

* 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave

**Other Benefits**

* On-Site Day Care

* Employee Discount Program

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

* Long-Term Disability Coverage

* Short-Term Disability Coverage

* Voluntary Group Life Coverage

* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

**Bring Your A Game.**

It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges youll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.

Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. Thats true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.

Denise Anderson

GME Coordinator I I love working at UT Southwestern because of its great staff and great benefits. Everyday is extraordinary because theres opportunity to expand your knowledge and advance your career.