Semi-Skilled Laborer; Hobby Airport

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division / Section: William P. Hobby / Terminal Management / Custodial Services

Workdays &

Hours:

Varied (Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays) subject to change.

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).

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 Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.

• Perform 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.
• Operate 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 operate two‑way radios.
• Monitor inventory control of cleaning supplies.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities and cleaning equipment; furniture moving and unloading.
• May operate vehicles to and from work locations.
• Perform additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

The position routinely requires lifting moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds). Required to stand for very long periods of time and/or 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.

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.

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.

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, among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1‑6. 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.

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

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

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

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.