Airport Custodian

Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority • Reno, NV

6d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Facilities Custodian helps maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for travelers, employees, and visitors at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The position performs routine cleaning and facility upkeep in terminal areas, restrooms, offices, public spaces, and satellite buildings, and supports urgent cleaning requests and special events. Custodians are expected to follow safety procedures and airport regulations and to provide helpful, positive customer service in a busy public-facing environment.

One graveyard-shift position is open, with an additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Applicants must be available for day, swing, and graveyard shifts, including weekends and holidays. The role is hourly and overtime eligible, with pay of $19.30–$22.67 per hour based on experience and qualifications and the opportunity for annual step-based increases up to $27.75 per hour. The full job description will be provided upon hire.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent certificate and one year of custodial experience in a commercial building environment, or three years of full-time custodial experience in a commercial building environment in lieu of a high school diploma.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Comfort working in a busy, public-facing environment.
• Sufficient dexterity for regular use of hands and fingers to operate custodial cleaning and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, twist, and climb.
• Ability to perform light to strenuous physical or manual labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds and performing manual tasks throughout a shift.
• Availability to work day, swing, and graveyard shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Successful employment history verification; employment offers are conditional on passing a drug-screening test, fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.

Responsibilities

• Clean 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 soap, paper products, sanitizers, and other supplies.
• Monitor and report facility issues such as spills, leaks, or 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 travelers with a pleasant and safe experience at the airport.
• Approach work with a positive, helpful customer-service mindset.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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