Airport Facility Coordinator

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience related to janitorial services, including two (2) years of experience which were in the operation of janitorial heavy equipment and/or machinery.

Licenses or Certifications:

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

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general supervision, this position provides coordination of work, leadership, and guidance to staff who provide housekeeping, security, and facilities services throughout Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the AUS campus.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Coordinates, leads, and assists staff conducting 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.
Acts as supervisor in absence of shift supervisor.
Interacts with airport tenants, passengers, and other City of Austin departments on behalf of the division.
Develops and revises standard operating procedures for the division and implements once approved.
Provides customer service by answering questions and providing information to all customers navigating and transitioning through the airport.
Performs administrative duties and responsibilities including completing and approving forms, logs, timesheets, and leave requests.
Stocks, orders, and replenishes supplies campus-wide; inspects and maintains equipment, vehicles, and areas of the airport campus for needed repairs, maintenance, and cleanliness.
Communicates and coordinates work with divisional supervisors regarding event operational matters, resolves conflicts and difficult situations, evaluates personnel performance, and resolves other issues.

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.
Additionally, the employee will need the ability to wear the required protective equipment and will be exposed to vibrations, noise, mechanical and chemical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards and possible contact with blood and/or 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.

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.

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 may be required with or without notice.

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.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates, leads, and assists staff conducting 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.

• Acts as supervisor in absence of shift supervisor.

• Interacts with airport tenants, passengers, and other City of Austin departments on behalf of the division.

• Develops and revises standard operating procedures for the division and implements once approved.

• Provides customer service by answering questions and providing information to all customers navigating and transitioning through the airport.

• Performs administrative duties and responsibilities including completing and approving forms, logs, timesheets, and leave requests.

• Stocks, orders, and replenishes supplies campus-wide; inspects and maintains equipment, vehicles, and areas of the airport campus for needed repairs, maintenance, and cleanliness.

• Communicates and coordinates work with divisional supervisors regarding event operational matters, resolves conflicts and difficult situations, evaluates personnel performance, and resolves other issues.

• Observes and enforces department and facility safety and operational policies and procedures.

• Works in conjunction with airport personnel and assigned staff to coordinate and ensure security and safety for airport facilities; coordinates evacuations and isolations of airport facilities when emergencies arise such as security breaches, weather or fire emergencies, and baggage handling system outages.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

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.