Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Facility Maintenance

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Airport Maintenance Director, the Airport Custodian Lead oversees daily custodial operations at East Texas Regional Airport. The role provides leadership and direction to custodial personnel, assigns work, develops schedules, conducts inspections, maintains supplies and equipment, and ensures airport facilities meet established cleanliness, safety, and operational standards. The Lead coordinates with Airport Operations, Maintenance, tenants, contractors, and county departments to support airport operations and ensures compliance with airport policies, TSA security requirements, OSHA safety standards, county procedures, and applicable regulations.

• Supervise, schedule, assign, train, and provide direction to custodial personnel.
• Develop daily cleaning schedules and coordinate custodial assignments.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, feedback, and recommendations to the Airport Maintenance Director.
• Conduct facility inspections and ensure cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and quality standards are maintained.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with established procedures and expectations.
• Train employees on custodial procedures, equipment operation, chemical handling, safety practices, and airport requirements.
• Operate custodial equipment including buffers, sweepers, steam cleaners, blowers, vacuums, power washers, and related hand tools.
• Maintain custodial supplies, cleaning materials, equipment, and inventory records.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with airport security procedures, TSA requirements, OSHA standards, and applicable safety regulations.
• Perform security escort responsibilities as required.
• Coordinate with Airport Operations, Maintenance, tenants, contractors, and county departments regarding facility maintenance and needs.
• Assist with identifying training needs and recommending professional development opportunities for custodial personnel.
• Maintain work orders, inspection reports, inventory records, attendance records, training documentation, and performance records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of commercial custodial methods, cleaning procedures, and facility sanitation practices.
• Knowledge of proper use, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals and materials.
• Knowledge of floor care, restroom sanitation, and general facility maintenance practices.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment and related hand tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work effectively under time‑sensitive, safety‑critical, and operationally complex conditions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, reports, logs, and operational documentation.
• Ability to maintain inventory control and identify equipment maintenance needs.
• Ability to promote, enforce, and model a strong safety culture and compliance with safety procedures.
• Knowledge of airport security procedures and TSA requirements (preferred).
• Ability to train, supervise, and provide direction to employees.
• Ability to inspect work and maintain established cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, passengers, tenants, contractors, and the public.

• Minimum of one (1) year of custodial, janitorial, facilities maintenance, or related experience.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior airport experience preferred but not required.
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