City of Aberdeen Municipal Government
Airport Building Custodial Maintenance Worker
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Airport Building Custodial Maintenance Worker
Job Title: Airport Building Custodial Maintenance Worker
(Evening hours 3:30pm to 11:30pm M-F and rotates weekends with Airport Maintenance staff)
Department: Airport
Reports to: Airport Supervisor
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Grade: 11A
2026 Wage: $22.45 per hour
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing the custodial maintenance of the municipal airport.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Cleans, sanitizes, and details restrooms; refills dispensers; stocks supplies.
- Dusts, polishes, and wipes furniture and fixtures.
- Clean windows and mirrors.
- Cleans and disinfects water fountains and tables.
- Changes lightbulbs.
- Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors; strips, cleans, waxes and buffs floors.
- Empties and cleans trash receptacles.
- Cleans spills and broken glass.
- Secures building; locks windows and doors.
- Perform building and grounds maintenance duties.
- Reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Performs airfield inspections to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Inspects navigational aids, airfield lighting, signage, rotating beacon, and lighted wind-socks.
- Monitors runway, taxiway, and apron conditions to ensure safe landing, take off, and taxi conditions.
- Issues Notices to Airmen to keep pilots updated on airfield conditions (will train in this area).
- Participates in snow and ice control duties in compliance with FAA approved Snow and Ice Control Plan.
- Responsible for security and oversight of the facilities to include monitoring and observation of trespassing, theft, or other criminal activity and reporting it at the time of observation.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Required By The Position
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Skill in decision-making and problem solving.
- Skill in communicating with others.
- Knowledge of city safety policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the use of various cleaning chemicals.
- Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance principles.
- Skill in operating such cleaning equipment as a vacuum cleaner.
- Skill in following instructions.
- Skill in prioritizing work.
- Knowledge of FAA rules and regulations (will train in this area).
- Knowledge of the materials, equipment and methods used in the custodial maintenance of a public building.
- Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and light repair of a variety of custodial equipment.
Supervisory Controls
The Airport Operations and Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.
Guidelines
Guidelines include relevant federal regulations, safe work practices, and airport and city policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
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Complexity/Scope of Work
The work consists of related custodial and maintenance duties. The variety of systems to be maintained and the necessity of working around the public contributes to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to perform custodial maintenance of the municipal airport. Success in this position contributes to the provision of a safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained facility for the public.
Contacts
Contacts are typically with co-workers and other city employees, contractors, tenants, vendors, and members of the public.
Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.
Physical Demands/ Work Environment
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
The work is typically performed in the municipal airport, an office, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility
None.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or possession of GED and two years of related custodial maintenance work experience.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Residency
All new hires must reside within 40 miles of city limits unless specific approval of City Manager.
Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed this job description. I understand that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position.
I understand that job duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time based on the needs of the City and in accordance with applicable policies, contracts, ordinances, or collective bargaining agreements. I further acknowledge that I am able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Apply To
City of Aberdeen or SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation
Human Resources 420 S Roosevelt St.
123 S Lincoln St Aberdeen, SD 57401
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Opening Date
June 25, 2026
Closing Date
Open until filled
To apply for this position, please complete the application and submit it by either emailing it to hr@aberdeen.sd.us or delivering it to the Human Resources office in City Hall. For more information, view the full job description.
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Category: City of Aberdeen Job Postings
Status: Open
Posted: June 25, 2026 8:00 AM
Closing: Open Until Filled
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Closing: Open Until Filled
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Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or possession of GED and two years of related custodial maintenance work experience.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Residency
All new hires must reside within 40 miles of city limits unless specific approval of City Manager.
Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed this job description. I understand that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position.
I understand that job duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time based on the needs of the City and in accordance with applicable policies, contracts, ordinances, or collective bargaining agreements. I further acknowledge that I am able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Apply To
City of Aberdeen or SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation
Human Resources 420 S Roosevelt St.
123 S Lincoln St Aberdeen, SD 57401
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Opening Date
June 25, 2026
Closing Date
Open until filled
To apply for this position, please complete the application and submit it by either emailing it to hr@aberdeen.sd.us or delivering it to the Human Resources office in City Hall. For more information, view the full job description.
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