Houston Airport

SEMI - SKILLED LABORER - (IAH)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability
retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee assistance program
Vacation leave
City holidays
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Job Description

The City of Houston is seeking to hire dedicated professionals for the position of Semi-Skilled Laborer within the Houston Airport System, specifically within the Terminal Management - Custodial Services division at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The Houston Airport System is a vital component of the city’s infrastructure, responsible for managing and maintaining one of the largest and busiest airports in the United States. With a strong commitment to exceptional service, operational excellence, and safety, the Houston Airport System supports millions of passengers annually and hosts numerous airlines and tenants. This organization prides itself on creating an outstanding customer experience,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills
  • Six months of related experience
  • Valid Texas Class C driver’s license
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • Willingness to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting and prolonged bending
  • Availability to work in environments with exposure to heat, cold, moisture, and chemical substances

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions
  • Six months of related experience in custodial or janitorial work
  • Valid Texas Class C driver’s license
  • Preference for hard floor care maintenance experience or custodial experience
  • Bilingual or multilingual skills considered a plus
  • Certification related to custodial work is a plus
  • Ability to work shift schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and maintain federally mandated security clearances

Job Duties

  • Performing commercial janitorial services by cleaning and maintaining multi-unit and single restrooms, trash removal, cleaning hard surface floors, window cleaning, vacuuming, and shampooing carpeted areas, high dusting, and emergency response biohazard cleaning services
  • Operating a large variety of cleaning equipment, machines, tools to perform a variety of heavy cleaning tasks including scrubbing and polishing floors, stripping and sealing floors, steam cleaning furniture
  • Operating two-way radios
  • Monitoring inventory control of cleaning supplies
  • Performing basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities and equipment (housekeeping activities)
  • Furniture moving and unloading
  • Operating vehicles to and from work locations
  • Performing additional miscellaneous assignments as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location