Aircraft Cleaner (1792)

Avfuel Corp; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Avflight Services Punta Gorda is seeking an Aircraft Cleaner to prepare aircraft between flights, thoroughly cleaning the interior and exterior to ensure hygiene, safety, and passenger satisfaction. This fast-paced role requires careful attention and efficiency in a busy airport environment.

You will operate vacuum cleaners and cleaning tools, stock supplies, perform basic security sweeps under seats, and assist with departures and arrivals as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to operate in variable weather and environmental conditions (jet fumes, dust, noise).
• Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods.
• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Equip airplane cabin with supplies per checklist and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Clean, sort, count, salvage and store equipment and assemble kits.
• Operate vacuum cleaner and other cleaning aids.
• Perform cabin cleaning including cockpit, lavatories, and drains.
• Check deliveries against requisitions and document discrepancies.
• Use cleaning fluids and tools as required for job duties.
• Complete forms related to work assignments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Stamina

Reading and writing English

Education

High School/GED Equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Avflight Services Punta Gorda - Punta Gorda, FL 33982Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: High School/GED EquivalentJob Shift: Third Shift

General Purpose of Job:

The Aircraft Cleaner is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the interior and exterior of airplanes to ensure hygiene, safety, and passenger satisfaction. This fast-paced role requires working efficiently between flights and handling specialized cleaning chemicals.

Duties:

• Equip airplane cabin, by reading check list specifications, with equipment and supplies such as rugs, linens, blankets, etc., as well as carrying supplies weighing up to 50lbs. on board aircraft
• Clean, sort, count, salvage and/or store equipment, and assemble kits
• Operate vacuum cleaner and similar mechanized cleaning aids
• Cleaning and conducting security searches including searching under passenger seats, tray tables, seatback and life vest pouches, if applicable and ensuring all areas of the aircraft are free of debris
• Clean and service cabin interiors, including cockpit, lavatories, and draining when needed
• Check deliveries of supplies against requisitions to determine discrepancies
• As may apply to work assignments, using cleaning fluids and materials, such as washing solutions, scrapers, squeegees, wringer pails and vacuum cleaners
• Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures
• May be required to assist with departures and arrivals of flights as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QualificationsQualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be able to perform the following functions in variable weather conditions as well as environment conditions, i.e. jet engine fumes, vehicles emissions, dust and jet engine noise
• Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs. for extended periods of time
• Ability to judge distances
• Must be 18 years or older
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis
• Must pass background check, pre-employment drug test and obtain security clearance
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must have valid Driver's license
• Must be available to work varied hours including swing and graveyard shifts plus weekends and holidays
• Ability to read and write English; bilingual skills a plus

Competency/Behavioral Requirements:

• Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations
• Strong attention to detail
• Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in difficult situations
• Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Be sensitive to others' needs and feelings and be understanding and helpful on the job

Physical Demands :

Must be able to carry 50 pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry 50 pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time. Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment:

Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.

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