SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (Houston Hobby Airport) Job at City of Houston in Houston

SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (Houston Hobby Airport)

Position Overview

The Semi-Skilled Laborer position is to clean and maintain terminal facilities with a friendly demeanor and an eye for detail to enhance the guest experience and meet “opening day fresh” standards to ensure a safe and clean environment. Builds long term relationships with airlines, tenants and other customers based on trust and commitment by proactively responding to guest’s concerns.

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division / Section: William P. Hobby Airport / Terminal Management

Workdays & Hours: Varied (Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays) subject to change

Purpose of Division

The purpose of the team is to WOW passengers by executing a "can do" attitude and respond quickly to meet and exceed their expectations by maintaining facilities that are worthy of Skytrax 5-Star ratings in cleanliness, appearance, and function. The team interfaces with airport customers using the core values of the organization (Integrity, Courtesy and Respect).

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of the Semi-Skilled Laborer position is to clean and maintain terminal facilities with a friendly demeanor and an eye for detail to enhance the guest experience and meet “opening day fresh” standards to ensure a safe and clean environment. Builds long term relationships with airlines, tenants and other customers based on trust and commitment by proactively responding to guest’s concerns.

Responsibilities (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 and tools to perform heavy cleaning tasks including scrubbing and polishing floors, stripping and sealing floors, steam cleaning furniture; and operating two-way radios.
• Monitoring inventory control of cleaning supplies.
• Performing basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities and cleaning equipment; furniture moving and unloading.
• May operate vehicles to and from work locations.
• Performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

Working Conditions

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds). Requires standing for long periods and walking on rough surfaces. Exposures to moderate heat, cold, moisture, and unpleasant air conditions. May involve exposure to soiled materials and cleaning chemicals. Requires the ability to perform simple gross motor actions within large tolerances.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements: Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.

Experience Requirements: Six (6) months of related experience are required.

License Requirements: Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Preferences

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required: The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

Safety Impact Position: Yes. This position is subject to random drug testing; if a promotional position, the candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade: 6

Salary Information: Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Application Procedures

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received during the active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at the City of Houston careers site. To view your detailed application status, please login to your online profile. If you need special services or accommodations, call the listed contact numbers.

EOE / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration