Custodian
About The Position
The Custodian cleans and maintains a wide variety of airport buildings and facilities. The role includes custodial tasks such as trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and dusting; assisting with the setup and breakdown of rooms, sites, and special events; and performing duties related to the assigned area of responsibility. The position also involves routine maintenance and heavy cleaning, including cleaning floors, restrooms, windows, furniture, fixtures, carpets, and rugs. The Custodian uses cleaning solutions, chemicals, power machinery, and other custodial equipment according to safety procedures, and notifies a Supervisor when building operating systems need repair or additions. Work takes place in a field environment and may involve extreme weather, constant and extreme noise, poor lighting, fumes, and mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. The employee may have varying days off and must be available for recall outside duty hours for emergencies, snow removal, or related duties. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, as is a West Virginia State Driver’s License upon hire. The employee must acquire Basic Airport Safety and Operations Specialist Training and meet the listed testing, background-check, and recurring training requirements.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic custodial practices, including general cleaning and maintenance techniques.
- Knowledge of safe cleaning chemical and agent use, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
- Ability to operate custodial equipment safely and effectively.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- West Virginia State Driver’s License upon hire.
- Must acquire Basic Airport Safety and Operations Specialist Training.
- Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic testing required by applicable laws.
- Must pass a ten-year criminal history background check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.
- Must pass recurring SIDA with Escort, AFDQ, Fire Warden, Fire Safety, Active Shooter, Stormwater Training, and Vehicle Search and ID Verification Training.
- Must meet physical demands that include prolonged walking, standing, and sitting; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, reaching, twisting, grasping, and repetitive hand movements; lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderate amounts of weight; operating assigned equipment and vehicles; and verbally communicating to exchange information.
- Must be subject to a work schedule with varying days off and available for recall during non-duty hours for emergencies, snow removal, or related duties.
Responsibilities
- Keep buildings and property clean and orderly.
- Perform routine maintenance and heavy cleaning duties.
- Sweep, mop, scrub, or vacuum floors.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Scrub, sanitize, and supply restroom facilities.
- Dust furniture, walls, and equipment.
- Clean windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
- Mix cleaning solutions and chemicals according to instructions.
- Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Clean and polish fixtures and furniture.
- Shampoo or steam-clean carpets and rugs.
- Notify the Supervisor about needed repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Assist with setup and breakdown of rooms, sites, and special events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
