Custodian

DeKalb Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a full-time custodian to maintain terminal facilities, clean public areas, restrooms, and offices, and support safety and security requirements.

Schedule: four days per week, ten hours per day (40 hours total). Requires a high school diploma and 6 months to 1 year custodial experience; basic computer skills including email are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; preferred custodial experience.
• Basic computer operations including email.
• Six months to one year custodial/housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, floors, and public areas of the terminal.
• Operate custodial equipment and report safety hazards or maintenance needs.
• Assist with setup/teardown for meetings or public events as needed.
• Maintain professional appearance and courteous customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Independent work

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Email

Job description

• Location 3801 W FERGUSON RD,FORT WAYNE, IN, 46809-3142,United States
• Base Pay $15.82 - $22.14 / Hour
• Job Category Custodial
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Custodians are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the airport terminal and associated facilities. This position performs a variety of custodial and light maintenance duties, including cleaning public areas, restrooms, offices, and terminal spaces; replenishing supplies; responding to spills and safety hazards; and assisting with facility upkeep. Custodians serve as a visible representative of the airport and are expected to provide courteous customer service while adhering to all airport safety and security requirements.

Schedule: This position is scheduled to work four days per week, 10 hours per day, for a total of 40 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cleaning & Appearance

• Clean and maintain terminal floors through sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, polishing and vacuuming.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, partitions, mirrors, and fixtures.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
• Clean windows, glass doors, counters, seating areas, elevators, and high-touch surfaces.
• Replenish restroom and janitorial supplies as needed.

Facility Maintenance

• Perform minor maintenance activities and reporting repair needs.
• Operate custodial equipment such as floor scrubbers, extractors, buffers, steamer and vacuums.
• Monitor facility conditions and report safety hazards, damage, or malfunctioning equipment.
• Assist with meeting room, event, or public space setup and teardown as needed.

Airport-Specific Duties

• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming terminal facilities for passengers, tenants, and visitors.
• Respond promptly to spills, accidents, and other situations requiring immediate attention.
• Maintain awareness of airport security requirements and restricted-area procedures.
• Work cooperatively with airlines, TSA personnel, airport staff, tenants, and the public.

Exterior Areas

• Clean terminal entrances, sidewalks, curbside areas, and parking facilities.
• Assist with groundskeeping activities such as litter removal, snow removal, or landscaping, depending on airport needs.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access during adverse weather conditions

Safety & Compliance

• Safely handle cleaning chemicals and custodial equipment.
• Follow OSHA, airport, and departmental safety procedures.
• Report security concerns, unsafe conditions, and maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive customer service attitude.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of custodial cleaning practices, methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to provide courteous customer service to passengers, tenants, and visitors.
• Ability to identify and report safety hazards and maintenance issues.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather when necessary.

Requirements

Experience and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; minimum six (6) months to one (1) year of custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, facility maintenance, or related experience preferred.
• Requires basic computer operations experience, including email.

Special Requirements

• Pass a pre-hire DOT drug screen and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Pass federal fingerprint based criminal history background check.
• Available for recall during non-duty hours for emergencies, snow removal or other required duties.