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The City of Houston SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (HOU) in Houston, Texas
SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (HOU)
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SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (HOU)
Salary
$1,200.00 - $1,592.00 Biweekly
Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
34305
Department
Houston Airport System
Opening Date
07/03/2024
Closing Date
10/3/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division / Section: William P. Hobby / Custodial Services
Workdays & Hours: * Varied (Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays) subject to change*
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Custodial Services team throughout Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU) of the Houston Airport System serves a wide scope of internal and external customers and tenants including, but not limited to enhance the customer experience and meet industry standards by cleaning and appearance. The mission 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 is expected to interface with airport customers using the core values of the organization (Integrity, Courtesy and, Respect).
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. “Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.”
The Semi-Skilled Laborer duties will include, but is not limited to:
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; and operating two-way radios.
Monitoring inventory control of cleaning supplies.
Performs basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities and equipment (housekeeping activities); furniture moving and unloading.
May operate vehicles to and from work locations.
Performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires extensive, near-continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than 80 pounds), deep bending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.
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.**
Preference will be given to applicants with hard floor care maintenance experience or custodial experience. Bilingual/multilingual is a plus. A certification toward the related experience of this position is a plus.
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
Yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, 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 by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1528).
If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1528). (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.
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 an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Are you a Houston Airport System employee?
Yes
No
03
What is the "highest" level of education you have completed?
Less than 9 years of formal schooling
9 to 12 years of formal schooling
High School Diploma or GED
Associate degree or beyond
04
How many years of directly related verifiable work experience do you have with heavy duty cleaning?
Less than 6 months
6 months to less than 1 year
1 year to less than 4 years
4 year to less than 7 years
7 years or more
No experience
05
Do you have a valid/current driver's license?
Yes
No
My License is currently revoked or suspended
06
ACCEPTANCE OF WORKING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The following "yes" or "no" questions reflect conditions of employment, which all Terminal Management Custodial Services employees must accept. If you cannot answer "yes" to all questions, you cannot be further considered for this position. All positions are designated as Tier 1 Employees. Are you able to work long hours in emergency or disaster situations that may require you to be away from your home and/or family for extended periods of time?
Yes
No
07
This is a full-time position. The schedule is 3rd shift or night shift, including rotation, weekends, and holidays. Are you willing to work that shift if hired? This is critical to our operations and each employee will be held accountable to their work schedule.
Yes
No
08
This position requires mandatory overtime, shift work and extended shifts with minimum notice. Are you willing and able to adhere to this requirement?
Yes
No
09
Previous custodial work experience (check all that apply).
Cleaning Restrooms
Sealing and Stripping
Cleaning Offices
Commercial Cleaning
Clean Large Floor Area
None of the above
10
How many years of customer service work experience do you have working with the public?
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 5 years
5 or more years
None of the above
11
How many years of experience do you have with waxing and buffing equipment or other mechanized or automated cleaning equipment?
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 5 years
5 or more years
None of the above
12
Please select the type of facility that you are currently or have previously worked in. (check all that apply).
Schools
University
Hospital
Airport
Sport Stadium
Other Facilities
None of the above
13
Please select the following cleaning tools below where you have experience:
Burnishers
Pressure Washer
Rotary Floor
Carpet Extractor
Walk Behind and
None of the above
Required Question