Austin Aviation Airport Facility Coordinator

Job Description:

Austin Aviation Airport Facility Coordinator

Description

About This Position

Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.

Job Description:

Airport Facility Coordinator

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position provides coordination of work, leadership, and guidance to staff who provide housekeeping, security, and facilities services throughout Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the AUS campus.

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.

• Coordinates, leads, and assists staff conducting 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.
  
• Acts as supervisor in absence of shift supervisor.
  
• Interacts with airport tenants, passengers, and other City of Austin departments on behalf of the division.
  
• Develops and revises standard operating procedures for the division and implements once approved.
  
• Provides customer service by answering questions and providing information to all customers navigating and transitioning through the airport.
  
• Performs administrative duties and responsibilities including completing and approving forms, logs, timesheets, and leave requests.
  
• Stocks, orders, and replenishes supplies campus-wide; inspects and maintains equipment, vehicles, and areas of the airport campus for needed repairs, maintenance, and cleanliness.
  
• Communicates and coordinates work with divisional supervisors regarding event operational matters, resolves conflicts and difficult situations, evaluates personnel performance, and resolves other issues.
  
• Observes and enforces department and facility safety and operational policies and procedures.
  
• Works in conjunction with airport personnel and assigned staff to coordinate and ensure security and safety for airport facilities; coordinates evacuations and isolations of airport facilities when emergencies arise such as security breaches, weather or fire emergencies, and baggage handling system outages.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of airport janitorial processes and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations and mandates and City, departmental, State, and Local rules and regulations.
  
• Knowledge of FAA and TSA Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) regulations and requirements.
  
• Knowledge of Airline Baggage Hygiene procedures.
  
• Skill in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with others.
  
• Skill in leadership.
  
• Skill in using equipment and vehicles in airport services.
  
• Skill in identifying suspicious and unusual activities.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  
• Ability to pass and maintain TSA and SIDA security requirements.
  
• Ability to train others.
  
• Ability to operate vehicles and cleaning equipment/machinery and utilize computer software.
  
• 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience related to janitorial services, including two (2) years of experience which were in the operation of janitorial heavy equipment and/or machinery.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Texas Class C Driver License within ninety (90) days of hire.

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

• Role Title & Scope : Airport Facility Coordinator for the City of Austin Department of Aviation (Austin-Bergstrom International Airport), providing shift coordination, operational support, and functional oversight for terminal facility maintenance and housekeeping.
  
• Core Function : Coordinates daily operations, assigns work, and leads frontline staff responsible for janitorial care, waste management, heavy equipment operations, and terminal upkeep across 24/7 shifts.
  
• Supervisory Support : Acts as the primary lead on duty in the absence of the Facility Service Supervisor, assisting with administrative logs, work order assignments, timesheet reviews, and leave approvals.
  
• Emergency & Incident Response : Coordinates immediate operational responses, isolations, and evacuations during terminal security breaches, severe weather events, fire alarms, and baggage handling system failures.
  
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance : Enforces City of Austin safety protocols, OSHA standards, and TSA security mandates across all facility service operations.
  
• Inventory & Resource Management : Monitors, orders, and maintains inventories for facility cleaning supplies, tools, and PPE, while ensuring all specialized equipment and vehicles are inspected and serviced.
  
• Inter-Departmental Liaison : Serves as the operational point of contact for airlines, concessionaires, federal agencies (TSA/CBP), and airport tenants regarding immediate facility service needs.
  
• Standard Operating Procedures : Participates in drafting, reviewing, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize terminal cleanliness, equipment handling, and shift transitions.
  
• Quality Assurance : Performs continuous floor inspections throughout the terminal and airport campus to ensure strict sanitation standards
  

Selected candidate may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position.

Assessment:

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

Salary Range:

$25.22-$29.70

Driver’s Requirement:

• This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual will be required to drive a city vehicle.
  
• Position will also be required to drive on the AOA.
  
• 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.
  

Essential Personnel:

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.

Application Information:

• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
  
• Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
  
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
  
• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
  
• Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
  
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
  

Applicants/Candidates must personally respond to all application questions, interview questions, technical questions, assessments, and other job-related evaluation activities.

The use of artificial intelligence or other tools to generate, augment, or provide responses during the evaluation process is prohibited.

Veteran:

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Criminal History Records Check:

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

Language:

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

Overtime:

Overtime may be required with or without notice.

Work Hours:

6:00AM - 3:00PM

2:00PM - 11:00PM

10:00PM - 7:00AM

Hours may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

Core schedule and hours will be provided at the time of job offer.

Shift Incentive:

Shift work includes shift differential incentives for evening and night shifts and weekends

Good Standing - Department/Division Postings:

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.

Post Interview Verification:

If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employers, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the minimum or preferred qualifications and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.

Department may close this job posting at any time after 7 days

Important Note to Applicants: Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Benefits: Working with Aviation provides a number of health and welfare benefits see City of Austin Promotional Benefits Overview and click HERE to learn more.

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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.

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Closing Date/Time: 2026-08-21