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Custodian - Houston Airport System - IAH

City of Houston

Houston, TXFull-time$18–20.36/hrPosted 5 days agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–20.36/hr
Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Custodian cleans and maintains terminal facilities at Bush Intercontinental Airport to support a safe, clean environment and a positive guest experience. The role includes janitorial and related maintenance work, responding to guest concerns, and building relationships with airlines, tenants, and other customers. Candidates must obtain all required security badge access, including CBP access, within six months of hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Janitorial CleaningRestroom CleaningCleaning Equipment MaintenanceLifting 40 PoundsProlonged StandingWalking on Rough SurfacesReading and WritingFollowing Oral Instructions

Qualifications

Up to Eight Years of SchoolingSecurity Badge Access Within 6 MonthsPre-Employment Drug TestPhysical Examination

Full job description

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 CBP 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.

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 Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. 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 - 5

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 281-233-1842. If you need special services or accommodations, call 281-233-1842; (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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,392 open Custodian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18–20.36/hr
  • Texas median$16–24/hr91 hourly ranges
  • US median$16–24/hr976 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $19.18/hr, is 4% below the Texas median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Custodian hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 113 open Custodian jobs in Texas and 1,392 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Custodian postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (57 postings).
Education
1 of the 1,392 open Custodian jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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