About This Position

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under direct supervision, this position provides housekeeping, security, and facilities services throughout Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the AUS campus.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Provides facility maintenance, security, emergency services, general and detailed cleaning and disinfecting services using heavy and specialized equipment, and moving and arranging services for airport terminals and campus.
• Utilizes general housekeeping tools such as brooms, vacuums, mops, and dusters for sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, trash/recycle removal, etc.; operates vehicles; utilizes biohazard cleanup methods and monitors/replaces biohazard syringe boxes.
• Prepares cleaning solutions by mixing and measuring a variety of cleaning substances.
• Works in conjunction with airport personnel to ensure security and safety for airport facilities; ensures facility lockdown to include closets, offices, entrance and exit doors; and monitors for security breaches, unattended packages, and suspicious persons and activities, etc.; reports any unsafe and suspicious activity to appropriate personnel.
• Evacuates customers and isolates airport facilities when emergencies arise such as security breaches, bad weather, and fire emergencies; inspects trash cans for suspicious items.
• Responds to facility and event requests such as airline baggage system failures and contingencies, requests from airlines, City employees, airport tenants, biohazards and spills, and calls for lost and found items.
• Provides customer service to passengers, tenants, and visitors by providing solicited and unsolicited information.
• Performs administrative duties and responsibilities to include completing forms, logs, and personal timesheet; submitting work order requests and other requested documentation; and notifying supervisor of low inventory and work orders.
• Ensures hand sanitizers are distributed at all checkpoints and exits to reduce/prevent the spread of disease and ensures expiration dates are current.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of janitorial processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations and mandates; and City, departmental, State, and Local rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of FAA and TSA Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of Airline Baggage Hygiene procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with others.
• Skill in identifying suspicious and unusual activities.
• Skill in operating vehicles and janitorial housekeeping tools.
• Ability to pass and maintain TSA and SIDA security requirements.
• Ability to communicate via two-way radio.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to utilize computer software.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously.
• Ability to sit, bend, stoop, twist, climb, kneel, and crawl for periods of time.
• Ability to reach and stretch overhead.
• Ability to demonstrate repetitive hand and foot movement, finger dexterity, grasping, squeezing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to carry, lift, push, and pull up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted, with occasional climbing of stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to vibrations, noise, mechanical and chemical hazards, fume and odor hazards, toxic waste and material hazards.
• Ability to work with possible contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience related to janitorial services.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License within ninety (90) days of hire.

Notes to Candidate:

Purpose:

Under direct supervision, this position provides housekeeping, security, and facilities services throughout Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the AUS campus.

Work Hours:

7 days a week

2nd Shift - 2:00PM – 11:00PM

3rd Shift - 10:00PM – 7:00AM

Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

Salary:

$22.63 - $25.46 per hour

Driver’s License:

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties, and the individual will be required to drive a city vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA. The successful candidate must be in possession of a Texas driver's license as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code. A driving record verification will be conducted. Applicants for positions for which City driving is an essential function must meet the standards of the program: age 18 or older, current applicable driver’s license, proof of insurability and no more than six (6) points assessed on Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) based on the Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Driver Record Report. This position falls under the COA safe driver program requirements. Go to the Driver Safety Program for more information:

http://cityspace.ci.austin.tx.us/departments/hrm/risk/downloads/rmm_vol4_dsp.pdf

Driving on City business: This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties, and the individual may be required to drive their own personal vehicle or a city vehicle. The successful candidate must be in possession of a Texas driver’s license as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code. A driving record verification will be conducted.

On Call/Call Back Responsibilities:

Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.

Shift Incentive:

Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends.

Essential Personnel:

This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work, and in some cases when they are not scheduled.

Application Information:A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and

to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Important Note to Applicants:

• Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
• Department may close this job posting at any time after 7 days.
• We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Veteran:
Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Criminal History Records Check:
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

Language:
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

Overtime:
Overtime may be required with or without notice.

Benefits:

Working with Aviation provides a number of health and welfare benefits see City of Austin Promotional Benefits Overview and click HERE to learn more.

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