Custodian

City of Boise•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boise Airport is growing and undergoing a multi-million-dollar capital expansion plan to accommodate future transportation needs. The City of Boise is recruiting dedicated Airport Custodians to work in a fast-paced environment with 24/7 airport operations. The posted pay range is $16.93–$18.93, with shift differential available for swing and night shifts. Custodians perform routine or repetitive tasks according to specific instructions and set procedures, handle basic issues, and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff. The role includes cleaning and maintaining airport spaces, interacting with the public, reporting safety issues, maintaining awareness of airport security, and assisting operations during emergencies. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. The position involves indoor and outdoor work, exposure to varying weather and temperatures, dust and other airborne matter, mechanical hazards, and work at heights. Physical tasks include frequent lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, along with pushing, pulling, walking, climbing, and other movement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of maintaining cleaning equipment and products, general cleaning procedures, airport security protocol, rules and regulations for mixing cleaning chemicals and solutions, and safety and cleaning products and equipment.
Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds up to 20 feet high.
Ability to remove and lift large amounts of trash and other waste.
Ability to operate power tools and equipment such as floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, side-by-side buffers, and lifts.
Ability to identify safety and security hazards.
Ability to communicate effectively in English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Ability to perform essential functions as assigned, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Complete FEMA Certifications for 100 and 700 courses within six months of being hired.
Pass the City of Boise background check processes, including a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation.
Pass a Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA).

Responsibilities

Clean and stock restrooms.
Vacuum waiting areas, stairwells, escalator grids, elevator tracks, and walkways.
Clean carpets by extraction and carpet spotting.
Pick up trash and empty trash receptacles.
Wipe tables and chairs.
Spot-clean windows, stainless columns, and trim.
Mop and sweep hard-surface floors and perform scrub-and-wax recoating.
Clean up spills and tenant lease spaces.
Interact with the public and provide information or direct people to appropriate personnel.
Report and follow up on safety issues identified during shift inspections.
Shovel snow and keep hard-surface floors dry during wet conditions to help protect passengers and tenants.
Maintain awareness of airport security and watch for and respond to unattended baggage or packages, security door alarms, possible security breaches, suspicious behavior, and dangerous or prohibited items found in trash, restrooms, and waiting areas.
Assist operations and respond to emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Zero-cost premium medical coverage for the employee and family.
PERSI retirement with an 11.96% employer contribution, plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b.
10 hours of vacation per month, increasing with tenure.
12 paid holidays.
8 hours of sick leave per month.
10 weeks of paid parental leave.
$500 annual wellbeing incentive.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free local bus pass.
Basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
Shift differential for swing and night shifts.