Custodian - Houston Airport System - IAH

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Custodian for the Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Terminal Management - Custodial Services team. The role focuses on cleaning, maintenance and guest experience, with a “opening day fresh” standard and a requirement to obtain security badge access within 6 months.

The position involves varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may include exposure to heat, cold and cleaning chemicals. Training and assessment may be provided during the selection process.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: up to eight years of formal schooling.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Veteran preference may apply per EO 1-6.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial duties including floor care, window washing and rug cleaning.
• Clean restrooms and empty trash.
• Order cleaning supplies and maintain equipment.
• Respond to guest concerns and maintain clean facilities.

Education

Eight years schooling

Job description

Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section: Terminal Management - Custodial Services - (IAH)

Workdays & Hours: * Varied (Shift work, including rotation, weekends and holidays) subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Custodial Services team at Bush Intercontinental (IAH) of the Houston Airport System serves a wide scope of internal and external customers and tenants including but not limited to enhance the customer experience and meet industry standards by cleaning and appearance. The mission of the team is to WOW passengers by executing a "can do" attitude and respond quickly to meet and exceed their expectations by maintaining facilities that are worthy of Skytrax 5-Star ratings in cleanliness, appearance, and function. The team is expected to interface with airport customers using the core values of the organization (Integrity, Courtesy and, Respect).

The purpose of the Custodian position is to clean and maintain terminal facilities with a friendly demeanor and an eye for detail to enhance the guest experience and meet “opening day fresh” standards to ensure a safe and clean environment. Builds long term relationships with airlines, tenants and other customers based on trust and commitment by proactively responding to guest’s concerns.“Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including CBP access within 6 months from the hire date.”

The Custodian duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Performs janitorial services including floor mopping, polishing, stripping and waxing; rug vacuuming and shampooing; furniture dusting and polishing; window washing; and furniture unloading and moving
• Cleans restrooms
• Empties trash and sets out for collection
• Orders cleaning supplies and maintains cleaning equipment
• Performs other related maintenance/janitorial services as requested

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds). Required to stand for very long periods of time and/or of walk on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Very fundamental levels of the ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to eight years of formal schooling.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade - 5

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.