SWF - Custodial Worker

Avports; Town of New Windsor (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avports is seeking a dedicated Custodian for Stewart International Airport (SWF) in New York. You will perform custodial duties in the terminal and surrounding buildings, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for passengers and staff.

The role requires basic education (GED/HS), English fluency, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Some Spanish language ability is a plus, and you will operate cleaning equipment and report maintenance needs to supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluent knowledge of English; ability to speak/understand Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and professional look inside the FIS and Airport Terminal at all times.
• Empty trash and garbage containers inside and outside the terminal including the parking lot frontage.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, or clean windows, offices, breakrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and public areas inside and outside the Terminal building.
• Operate floor and carpet cleaners, vacuums, and other cleaning machinery safely.
• Clean HVAC vents and lighting fixtures and terrazzo floors.
• Check and replenish soap, paper, and other dispensers; report repairs as needed.
• Perform outdoor duties and light winter tasks as directed; participate in Total Quality Management programs.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor cleaners

Carpet cleaners

Mop and bucket

Job description

LOCATION:New YorkStewart International Airport (SWF)

SUMMARY -Responsible for all custodial duties and light maintenance in and around the terminal as well as buildings 110, 138, 142, 2290 (Bays 1, 2 & 3).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude, but are not limited to, the following:

Under direction of the Landside Supervisor:

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and professional look inside the FIS and the Airport Terminal at all times.
• Empty trash and garbage containers inside and outside of the terminal including the frontage of the parking lot.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, or otherwise clean windows, offices, breakrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and public areas as assigned, inside and outside the Terminal building.
• Operate floor and carpet cleaners, vacuums, and other cleaning machinery as directed, always in a safe manner.
• Responsible for cleaning all HVAC vents and Lighting Fixtures.
• Responsible for Terrazzo floor cleaning and maintenance.
• Check and maintain soap, paper, and other dispensers.
• Notify supervisor of the need for building or equipment repairs.
• Runs business errands as necessary.
• Perform some outdoor and light winter duties.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.
• Participate in Total Quality Management programs.
• Group and team work outside of daily routines will be assigned when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent Knowledge of the English Language, both oral and written. Ability to speak and understand the Spanish language is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Observation of maintenance and safety needs communicated to management in a timely manner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a condition of employment. Driving record must meet company eligibility. Must be able to qualify for a SIDA Badge with CBP endorsement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly, repeatedly, and daily, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may often be working outdoors in all types of weather. Employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions prevalent at the time, year-round. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate during non-event days and moderate to loud during event days.