SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (HOU)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston seeks a Semi-Skilled Laborer to clean and maintain terminal facilities at Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU).

The role emphasizes guest experience with a friendly demeanor and attention to detail to meet opening day cleanliness standards, interfacing with airlines, tenants and customers. Requirements include reading/writing abilities, a Texas Class C driver's license, and at least six months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related experience are required.
• Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performing commercial janitorial services by cleaning and maintaining restrooms, trash removal, floors and carpets, window cleaning, vacuuming and cleaning duties.
• Operating a large variety of cleaning equipment and tools to perform heavy cleaning tasks including scrubbing, polishing, stripping, steam cleaning and related activities.
• Monitoring inventory control of cleaning supplies.
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities and equipment; furniture movement and unloading.
• May operate vehicles to and from work locations.
• Performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Hard floor care

Bilingual

Education

No formal schooling required (9–11 years)

Job description

Position Overview

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division / Section: William P. Hobby / Custodial Services

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

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions The Custodial Services team throughout Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU) 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).

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions The Custodial Services team throughout Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU) 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 Semi-Skilled Laborer 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 Semi-Skilled Laborer duties will include, but is not limited to:

• Performing commercial janitorial services by cleaning and maintaining multi-unit and single restrooms, trash removal, cleaning hard surface floors, window cleaning, vacuuming and shampooing carpeted areas, high dusting, and emergency response biohazard cleaning services.
• Operating a large variety of cleaning equipment, machines, tools to perform a variety of heavy cleaning tasks including scrubbing and polishing floors, stripping and sealing floors, steam cleaning furniture; and operating two-way radios.
• Monitoring inventory control of cleaning supplies.
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities and equipment (housekeeping activities); furniture moving and unloading.
• May operate vehicles to and from work locations.
• Performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS The position requires extensive, near-continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than 80 pounds), deep bending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.

Experience Requirements Six (6) months of related experience are required.

License Requirements Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES Preference will be given to applicants with hard floor care maintenance experience or custodial experience. Bilingual/multilingual is a plus. A certification toward the related experience of this position is a plus.

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES Yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 6

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.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

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.