SEMI - SKILLED LABORER - Houston Airport System - (IAH)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Semi-Skilled Laborer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on maintaining terminal facilities to ensure cleanliness and safety, enhancing the guest experience. Candidates will engage with customers, perform various cleaning tasks, and operate cleaning equipment. The position requires physical stamina and a proactive attitude, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy making a difference in a bustling airport setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must pass a criminal background check and obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial janitorial services and maintain terminal facilities.
• Operate cleaning equipment and monitor inventory of supplies.

Skills

Janitorial Services

Customer Service

Basic Maintenance

Heavy Lifting

Education

9 to 11 years of formal schooling

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Two-Way Radios

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*

PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The purpose 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).

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
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. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• 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.
• Performing basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities and equipment (housekeeping activities); furniture moving and unloading.
• May operate vehicles to and from work locations.
• Performing 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.

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. 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.

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

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

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying.

EOEEqual 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.