Custodial Worker I (A) - Airport - 1st Shift

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

The City of Wichita is seeking a dedicated Custodial Worker to join our team at Wichita Airport. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of our facilities. These employees perform janitorial services in and around public buildings, ensuring a welcoming environment for passengers, staff, and visitors. You will receive supervision and special instructions from a higher-level employee.

Hours and Days: 8:00AM-4:30PM, Wednesday-Sunday

Starting Salary Range: $15.48 - $16.26 depending on experience and qualifications

Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)

• Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration**
  
  

Posting may close at any time once max number of applicants has been reached.

Examples of Work Performed

• Operates and cares for motorized equipment such as buffers, scrub machines, and vacuum cleaners.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, dusts, polishes, paints and washes walls, windows, floors, and woodwork.
• Dusts, polishes, arranges and moves furniture and equipment.
• Cleans rest rooms and replenishes supplies.
• Removes rubbish and waste paper.
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  

Requirements of Work

• Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to push, pull and control equipment weighing up to 350 pounds, up and down narrow ramps while operating hand and/or foot controls
• Ability to climb a six foot ladder while carrying in one hand cleaning equipment weighing up to twenty pounds
• Ability to perform work in a confined area such as a rest room stall, small office or closet
• Ability to tolerate minor exposure to chemical fumes and contact used in custodial work or painting up to six hours a day
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, pull and stretch up to seven and one-half hours as required in cleaning and dusting windows, desks, counter tops, tables and legs, chairs and legs, door frames, urinals, stools, mirrors, stairs, overhead vents, light fixtures, and walls
• Ability to empty trash bags/containers weighing up to 40 pounds and lifting them up to 48 inches
• Ability to lift 40 pound bucket of water up to 36 inches high and/or move it up to six feet
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
  
  

Experience and Training

• Six months of experience performing routine janitorial and/or grounds keeping work.
• A valid Kansas driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
  
  

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal records check.

May also be required to pass a KBI background investigation.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

CITY OF WICHITA

Full-time Employee Benefits

• VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
• HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
• HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
• DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
• LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
• VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
• RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
• LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
• MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
  
  

Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

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I have the following years of experience performing routine janitorial and/or grounds keeping work.

• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months - 1 year experience
• 2 - 3 years' experience
• 4 years' experience
• I do not have any experience performing routine janitorial and/or grounds keeping work.
  
  

02

Do you have a valid driver's license.

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

I am aware that this is a 1st shift position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. I am willing and able to meet this job requirement.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

I am willing to work weekends as part of my normal shift with days off during the week:

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

I am willing and able to work overtime in emergency situations

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

I am willing and able to pass AOA and Airport Security Access training as required by FAA and TSA regulations.

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question