Airport Facility Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience related to janitorial services, including one (1) year of experience which was in operating of janitorial heavy equipment and machinery.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years

Licenses or Certifications:

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

Notes to Applicants

POSITION OVERVIEW

The role involves providing facility maintenance, security, emergency services, detailed cleaning and disinfecting services, as well as moving and arranging services for the airport terminal and its surrounding campus. Key responsibilities include operating various types of cleaning equipment and machinery, such as high lifts, scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, pressure washers, and power washers. It is essential to maintain proficiency in the use and operation of all cleaning equipment. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with airport personnel to ensure the security and safety of airport facilities. This includes performing facility lockdowns, which encompass closets, offices, and entrance and exit doors. The individual will monitor for security breaches, unattended packages, and suspicious persons or activities, promptly reporting any unsafe or suspicious behavior to airport personnel. In case of emergencies, the employee will evacuate customers and isolate airport facilities as needed. Customer service is also a key aspect of the role, which involves assisting passengers, tenants, contractors, employees, and management by providing both solicited and unsolicited information. The employee may operate city vehicles for transporting propane and perform administrative duties, including completing forms, logs, and personal timesheets. The position requires knowledge of janitorial processes and procedures, as well as compliance with Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) and Transportation Security Administration ( TSA ) regulations and mandates, as well as city, departmental, state, and local rules and regulations, including FAA / TSA Security Identification Display Area ( SIDA ) requirements. Candidates must have the ability to understand oral and written instructions and communicate effectively in English, train others, communicate via two-way radio, and utilize computer software.

Physical Requirements:
This is a physically demanding position which will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations:

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.

Selected candidate may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position.

ASSESSMENT

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

DRIVER’S REQUIREMENT

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 .

This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

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 will not be used to recommend salary.
• Supplemental information or changes 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.

VETERAN

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

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.

CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES

Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

LANGUAGE

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

SHIFT INCENTIVE

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

OVERTIME

Overtime may be required with or without notice.

WORK HOURS

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

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$22.82 - $25.78

Hours
Core Hours:
3rd shift
10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date 02/25/2025 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Preferred Qualifications 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. Operates a variety of cleaning equipment or machinery such as high lifts, scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, pressure washers, and power washers; maintains knowledge in operating and cleaning equipment. 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; monitors for security breaches, unattended packages, and suspicious persons and activities, etc.; and reports any unsafe and suspicious activity to airport personnel. Evacuates customers and isolates airport facilities when emergencies arise such as security breaches, bad weather, and fire emergencies. Provides customer service to passengers, tenants, contractors, employees, and management upon request by providing solicited and unsolicited information. Operates City vehicles for transporting propane, material, etc. on airport ramps. Performs administrative duties and responsibilities to include completing forms, logs, and personal timesheets. Utilizes biohazard clean-up methods and monitors and replaces biohazard syringe boxes. Performs cash handling duties. Responds to calls for lost and found items.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.
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 operating vehicles and janitorial heavy equipment and machinery.
• Skill in leadership.
• Skill in identifying suspicious and unusual activities.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to pass equipment assessments
• Ability to communicate via two-way radio.
• Ability to pass and maintain TSA and SIDA security requirements.
• Ability to utilize computer software.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously.
• Ability to sit, bend, stoop, twist, climb, kneel, or 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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Airport Facility Specialist position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience related to janitorial services, including one (1) year of experience which was in operating of janitorial heavy equipment and machinery. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment. Do you have a Valid Texas class C driver license or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment

* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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