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City of Idaho Falls, ID

Airport Custodian and Operations Specialist

City of Idaho Falls, ID, Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, 83401

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Salary :

$41,808.00 - $57,990.40 Annually Location :

Idaho Falls, ID Job Type:

Full-Time Job Number:

2025-0924 Department:

Airport Division:

Airport Building Maintenance Opening Date:

09/24/2025 Closing Date:

10/11/2025 11:00 AM Mountain

General Purpose

The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for a full time Custodian/Operations Specialist for the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA). This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties as needed to maintain a safe, clean, operational, and attractive environment.

**This position is required to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, overnights, holidays, weekends, and overtime ** Essential Functions Mandatory rotating shifts including midnights and holidays are required.

Performs continuous inspection, cleaning, and sanitizing of Airport facilities to meet public health and safety requirements. Maintains Airport facilities in accordance with ISS GBAC STAR program standards.

Performs Airport facility custodial duties which may include, but not limited to: vacuuming; sweeping; mopping; strip, wax and buff floors; removing scuff marks, heavy dirt, scratches, etc., in order to maintain clean and attractive facilities; arranges furniture for special meetings and functions; secures building by inspecting doors, windows and exits.

Empties and cleans waste receptacles; cleans and sanitizes restroom sinks, bowls and floors; washes windows; replaces burned out bulbs; cleans, maintains and stores equipment. Dusts, waxes, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork throughout the terminal building, including items such as chairs, tables, desks, banisters, etc.

Monitors all facility conditions and amenities for proper operations and reports any concerns to appropriate airport staff and/or external stakeholders. Responds to incidents/accidents and makes appropriate notifications and completes necessary reports and documentation.

Acting on behalf of Airport Management, provides excellent customer service to all passengers, public, tenants and coworkers.

Operates small motorized equipment as needed to maintain walks or large floors, including landside snow removal equipment as assigned.

Performs basic security duties as required under the Airport Security Program, and as directed by the Airport Security & Safety Manager.

Monitors the general public for compliance with airport regulations. Perform security escort responsibilities. Monitors for unattended baggage. Responds to security alarms in Airport Facilities. Reports concerns to Security & Safety Manager or Law Enforcement and may call for assistance as needed.

Participates in various aspects of facility emergency operations; participates in terminal emergency drills; learns established procedures for responding to emergency issues.

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager or their designee, may perform general and light maintenance as assigned; may operate small, motorized equipment in performing various seasonal duties; may use a variety of different basic hand tools in performing requested duties.

This position is considered to be Essential Personnel and is subject to call back for emergencies, weather, or as deemed appropriate by Airport Management.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

A. High school diploma or equivalent; AND B. One (1) year of demonstrated work experience. Successful completion of Airport training on operation of small equipment, Airport Rules and Regulations, Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Regulations; OR C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of Airport Rules and Regulations; practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in custodial and minor mechanical maintenance work; safety practices of custodial work and use of cleaning agents and equipment. Ability to provide excellent customer service, operate security/operations vehicle, tools and equipment used in custodial work; follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform work independently, without direct supervision; perform heavy lifting and other duties requiring moderate physical strength; work a variety of schedules including evenings, nights, and weekends. 3. Special Qualifications: Must have a valid Idaho State Driver's License.

Must be able to pass TSA-required 10-year background check and criminal history records check. Must be able to pass security history checks to obtain SIDA clearance.

Work Environment

Incumbent of the position performs both indoor and outdoor physically demanding duties. Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as lifting, walking, standing, stooping, reaching, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity is necessary. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking, guided problem solving. May be required to lift in excess of 75 to100 pounds in normal course of job performance. The City of Idaho Falls offers a highly competitive benefits package including membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho, vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision and life insurance. For further information regarding City of Idaho Falls benefits, visit the Benefits section of our web page.

Temporary jobs and part-time positions that regularly work less than 20 hours per week typically do not qualify for benefits. 01

Mandatory rotating shifts including midnights and holidays are required. Are you willing and able to work rotating shifts, midnights, and holidays?

Yes No

02

This position requires a thorough 10-year background check and security history checks to obtain a SIDA clearance. Are you willing and able to provide information necessary for these checks?

Yes No

03

Select the option that best describes your years of paid work experience using snow removal equipment such as a four-wheeler with plow attachment or small bobcat with snow pusher attachment (NOT home use equipment). Make sure your answer is supported in the Employment History section of the job application.

None 1-11 months 1-2 years 3-4 years 5 years or more

04

Do you have a working knowledge of airport rules and regulations from prior work experience? If so, please make sure it is documented in the work history section of the application.

Yes, I have this knowledge from prior work experience. I have similar knowledge from prior work experience. No, I do not currently have this knowledge.

05

How many years experience do you have in customer service? Please make sure to document this experience in the work history section of the application.

None 1-11 months 1-2 years 3-4 years 5 years or more

06

Do you have a working knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in custodial and minor mechanical maintenance work; and safety practices of custodial work and use of cleaning agents and equipment?

Yes, I have this knowledge from prior work experience. I have similar knowledge from prior work experience. No, I do not currently have this knowledge.

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