Airport Facility Representative

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under direct supervision, this provides housekeeping and facilities throughout the airport. 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 housekeeping cleaning and disinfecting services, and moving and arranging services for the airport terminal and campus. Utilizes general housekeeping tools such as brooms, vacuums, mops, dusters, etc. for sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, trash/recycle removal, etc.; operates vehicles; utilities biohazard cleanup methods and monitor/replace biohazard syringe boxes. Prepares cleaning solutions by mixing and measuring and works in conjunction with airport personnel to ensure security and safety for airport facilities; ensure security lockdown to include closets, offices, entrance and exit doors; and monitors for security branches, unattended packages, and suspicious persons and activities, etc.; reports any unsafe and suspicious activity to appropriate personnel. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Valid Texas Class C Driver License within ninety (90) days of hire.

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.

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT:
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.

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.

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.

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

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.

• 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.

• Utilizes general housekeeping tools such as brooms, vacuums, mops, and dusters for sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, trash/recycle removal, etc.; operates vehicles; utilizes biohazard cleanup methods and monitors/replaces biohazard syringe boxes.

• Prepares cleaning solutions by mixing and measuring a variety of cleaning substances.

• 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; and monitors for security breaches, unattended packages, and suspicious persons and activities, etc.; reports any unsafe and suspicious activity to appropriate personnel.

• Evacuates customers and isolates airport facilities when emergencies arise such as security breaches, bad weather, and fire emergencies; inspects trash cans for suspicious items.

• Responds to facility and event requests such as airline baggage system failures and contingencies, requests from airlines, City employees, airport tenants, biohazards and spills, and calls for lost and found items.

• Provides customer service to passengers, tenants, and visitors by providing solicited and unsolicited information.

• Performs administrative duties and responsibilities to include completing forms, logs, and personal timesheet; submitting work order requests and other requested documentation; and notifying supervisor of low inventory and work orders.

• Ensures hand sanitizers are distributed at all checkpoints and exits to reduce/prevent the spread of disease and ensures expiration dates are current.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.

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.