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Custodian - Houston Airport System - IAH

City of Houston

Houston Airport System

Fresh

Location

Salary

$17.25 - $18.80

per hour

Closes

February 18, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves cleaning and maintaining the facilities at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport to keep everything spotless and welcoming for passengers and staff.

You'll handle tasks like mopping floors, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, and using cleaning equipment, all while being friendly and responsive to people's needs.

It's a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, physically active, and enjoys working in a busy, team-oriented environment with varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, and follow simple oral instructions (equivalent to up to 8 years of schooling)
  • No prior experience required
  • Must obtain required security badge access, including Customs and Border Protection, within 6 months of hire
  • Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds and standing or walking for long periods on rough surfaces
  • Tolerance for exposure to heat, cold, wetness, unpleasant air, soiled materials, and light chemicals
  • Availability for varied shift work, including rotations, weekends, and holidays
  • Subject to random drug testing as a safety impact position

Full Job Description

Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division/Section: Terminal Management - Custodial Services - (IAH)
Workdays & Hours: * Varied (Shift work, including rotation, weekends and holidays) subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Custodial Services team at Bush Intercontinental (IAH) 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 Custodian 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.

Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.

The Custodian duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • Performs janitorial services including floor mopping, polishing, stripping and waxing; rug vacuuming and shampooing; furniture dusting and polishing; window washing; and furniture unloading and moving
  • Cleans restrooms
  • Empties trash and sets out for collection
  • Orders cleaning supplies and maintains cleaning equipment
  • Performs other related maintenance/janitorial services as requested
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds). Required to stand for very long periods of time and/or of walk on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Very fundamental levels of the ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to eight years of formal schooling.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

Additional 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
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade - 4

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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-houston-5223762