Custodian Airport

Position: Custodian, 201, Housing Airport

Job Description

Salary: $13.67 Hourly

Location:

Laredo, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: A263910-2

Department:
Community Development (36 / 39 / 50 / 69 / 80 / 83 / 89 / 90 / 91 / 92 / 93 / 94 / 96)

Division:
Housing Airport

Opening Date: 12 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date:
Continuous

Cleans, disinfects, and maintains all buildings and structures in public use assuring the facilities are clean, disinfected, and safe at all times.

Essential Functions / Job Competencies /

Physical Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Knowledge of general carpentry, electrical, plumbing work, air conditioning and heating systems.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and routine manual cleaning tasks.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

Work Environment / Conditions and Physical Demands

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and / or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Sometimes

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Confined space

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Construction site
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Exposures Position

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases

Sometimes

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Frequently

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Often

• Local travel

Minimum Qualifications

18 years of age.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Valid Texas Driver License*

• If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment.

Additional Requirements

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at  two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, THE CITY COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT."

Benefits

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1 / 2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid Holidays
• Paid health *
• Dental plan *
• Life insurance *
• 30 day waiting period

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at : under Employee Benefits

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