Airport Facilities Custodian

Facilities Custodian Building Maintenance & Services

Keep our airport clean, safe, and welcoming for all.Were looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Facilities Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and positive environment for travelers, employees, and visitors. In this essential role, youll take pride in making a great first and last impression of our airport by ensuring our facilities are spotless, well-maintained, and operating smoothly.

The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility and excellence. If this sounds like an environment in which you would THRIVE, the RTAA is a wonderful place to make a career!

SALARY: $16.39 - $19.27 per hour based on experience, with opportunity for annual step-based increases up to a maximum of $23.57. This is an hourly and overtime eligible position. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS: The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits include employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee (effective first day of the month after your hire date); paid vacation and sick leave; 14-paid holidays per year; and tuition reimbursement - just to name a few!

In addition, this position qualifies for a $1000 recruitment bonus paid in three installments at 3 months ($250) six months ($250), and one year ($500).

There is one (1) graveyard shift position open. An additional $2.40 an hour Shift Differential pay is added for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Perform routine cleaning of terminal areas, restrooms, offices, and public spaces.

Driving Airport vehicles to satellite buildings for routine or urgent cleaning needs.

Sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize high-traffic areas to maintain hygiene standards.

Replenish supplies such as soap, paper products, and sanitizers.

Monitor and report facility issues, such as spills, leaks, or equipment malfunctions.

Respond to urgent cleaning requests and assist with special event setup or breakdown.

Operate cleaning equipment and use appropriate cleaning agents safely and effectively.

Follow safety procedures and airport regulations to ensure a secure environment.Full job description will be provided upon hire.

What Were Looking For:

The nature of the work requires one to speak and read English well enough to perform the job's essential duties, while maintaining a safe work environment.

Graduation from high school or equivalent certificate AND one (1) year of custodial experience in a commercial building environment. OR Three (3) years of full-time custodial experience in a commercial building environment may be substituted for the high school diploma.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.

Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Comfortable working in a busy, public-facing environment.

Sufficient dexterity to enable regular use of hands and fingers to operate various types of custodial cleaning and snow removal equipment.

The ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch down, stoop, crawl, twist, and climb.

The ability to perform light to strenuous physical/manual labor.

Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform manual tasks throughout shift.

Schedule Requirements:
Must be available to work all shifts: day, swing, and graveyard, including weekends and holidays.
To be considered, applicants must select all three shift options on the online application.

FLSA Status : Non-exempt (eligible for overtime)

Pre-Employment Requirements: The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete employment history verification prior to being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject to successful completion/passing of a drug-screening test, a fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority welcomes, values and respects diversity and inclusiveness practices that honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.