Airport Custodial Worker (Building Maintenance Worker)

Job Description:

Airport Custodial Worker (Building Maintenance Worker)

Description

Aviation Department - Facilities Custodial Division
Location: 1 Kansas City Blvd
Pay: $18.37-$28.01 per hour
Schedule: Shifts based on operational needs, Mandatory Overtime may be required
Application Deadline: May 11, 2026


Responsibilities

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What you'll do

• Inspect buildings floor-by-floor and by assigned areas to ensure custodial and cleaning standards are consistently met in public spaces such as baggage claim, kiosks, and seating areas
• Maintain clean, safe, and professional environments by sweeping, mopping, waxing, polishing floors, and servicing carpets and hard surfaces
• Empty trash and recycling and transport materials to compactors to keep facilities clean and compliant
• Remove debris from sidewalks, vestibules, bus shelters, and smoking areas to ensure safe pedestrian access
• Operate custodial equipment including floor scrubbers, sweepers, polishers, and tile and grout cleaners to maintain high-traffic areas
• Oversee and assist with deep-cleaning activities such as carpet extraction, wall washing, stainless steel and glass cleaning, and furniture dusting
• Perform snow removal activities to keep walkways and entrances safe during inclement weather
• Maintain restroom cleanliness by sanitizing fixtures, addressing minor plumbing issues, replenishing supplies, and completing daily inspection logs

What success looks like

• Public and employee spaces are consistently clean, safe, and welcoming
• High-traffic areas meet inspection and appearance standards at all times
• Custodial equipment is used safely and maintained properly
• Snow and weather-related hazards are addressed quickly
• Restrooms are fully stocked, sanitary, and inspection-ready

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Why this role matters
Clean, safe facilities are critical in a high-traffic airport environment. This role helps protect public health, safety, and the daily experience of thousands of passengers and employees by keeping essential spaces clean, functional, and operational.


Qualifications

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REQUIRES

• Six (6) months of experience in custodial care and limited general maintenance of buildings
• Ability to pass a physical examination as prescribed by the City
• Ability to pass a background check as prescribed by the City
• May be required to possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri
• Must be available for duty on scheduled shift.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs minimum, and perform physical laboring tasks that include but not limited to: frequent climbing, standing, stooping, reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, hand grasping, and driving.
• Must have valid Driver's License
• Must Pass 10 year TSA Background Check
  

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).