Airport Custodian

Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority • Reno, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Facilities Custodian helps maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-functioning environment for travelers, employees, and visitors at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The role includes routine cleaning of airport facilities, responding to urgent cleaning needs, monitoring facility issues, and supporting special events. Custodians are expected to work safely, follow airport regulations, and provide helpful, positive customer service in a busy public-facing environment.

One graveyard-shift position is open, but applicants must be available for day, swing, and graveyard shifts, including weekends and holidays. A $3.00-per-hour shift differential applies to hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. This hourly, overtime-eligible position pays $19.30–$22.67 per hour based on experience, with annual step-based increases up to $27.75 per hour. Initial salary placement is based on experience and qualifications.

Applicants must graduate from high school or hold an equivalent certificate and have one year of custodial experience in a commercial building environment, or have three years of full-time commercial-building custodial experience in place of the diploma. A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge. Candidates must complete employment history verification; offers are contingent on passing a drug-screening test, fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent certificate and one year of custodial experience in a commercial building environment; alternatively, three years of full-time custodial experience in a commercial building environment may substitute for the high school diploma.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• Have strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness.
• Be able to work independently and take initiative.
• Have good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Be comfortable working in a busy, public-facing environment.
• Have sufficient dexterity for regular use of hands and fingers to operate custodial cleaning and snow-removal equipment.
• Be able to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, twist, and climb.
• Be able to perform light to strenuous physical or manual labor, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform manual tasks throughout the shift.
• Be available to work day, swing, and graveyard shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Successfully complete employment history verification and, if offered employment, pass a drug-screening test, fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of terminal areas, restrooms, offices, and public spaces.
• Drive airport vehicles to satellite buildings for routine or urgent cleaning needs.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize high-traffic areas.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper products, and sanitizers.
• Monitor and report facility issues, including spills, leaks, and equipment malfunctions.
• Respond to urgent cleaning requests and assist with special-event setup or breakdown.
• Operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning agents safely and effectively.
• Follow safety procedures and airport regulations.
• Help provide the public with a pleasant and safe experience at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
• Approach work with a positive, helpful customer-service mindset.

Benefits

• Employer-paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee, effective the first day of the month after hire.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 14 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career development, health programs, team-building activities, and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED