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West Virginia International Yeager Airport

Custodian

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$33,933 / year median in West Virginia

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks relative to care of airport facility and other buildings and grounds work as may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
  • Performs routine maintenance activities.
  • Performs heavy cleaning duties.
  • Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.
  • Gathers and empties trash.
  • Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
  • Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
  • Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
  • Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
  • Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
  • Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
  • Notifies Supervisor regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Ability to use and maintain ground keeping equipment and landscaping, including cleaning snow from sidewalks. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Educational Requirements:
High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience Requirements:
Experience in basic maintenance techniques, including operation of equipment. Some experience in safety procedures and practices related to work.
Certifications, Licenses Required:
Upon Hire- West Virginia State Driver's License.
Working Conditions:
Subject to a variety of extreme weather conditions; susceptible to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards associated with equipment and maintenance duties; subject to constant and extreme noise, poor lighting, and fumes.
Other Requirements:
Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic testing required by applicable laws. Must pass ten-year criminal history background check as required by the Transportation Security Administration. Must pass recurring SIDA with Escort; AFDQ; Fire Warden; Fire Safety; Active Shooter; Stormwater Training; Vehicle Search and ID Verification Training. Subject to work schedule with varying days off. Available for recall during non-duty hours for emergencies, snow removal or other related duties.
DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of this position. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required. Management has the right to assign additional duties and the discretion to make revisions to each job description. Additionally, employment is terminable at will, so that both the Airport and the employee remain free to choose to end the work relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. This employment is for no definite period and nothing contained herein in any way creates an express or implied contract of employment between the Airport and the employee.
Pay:
$16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurance