Airport Lounge Janitor & Facilities Maintenance

Job summary

The janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, polished, and guest-ready environment in the airport lounge by following strict cleaning schedules. This includes cleaning restrooms, common areas, and back-of-house spaces while ensuring all supplies are restocked and facility concerns are reported promptly.

Job details

Description About Abby’s Catering Abby’s Catering has been delivering one-of-a-kind culinary and hospitality experiences since 1980. We proudly serve private, corporate, and commercial aviation clients, including high-profile travelers and global airline partners. Our reputation is built on exceptional service, operational excellence, attention to detail, and maintaining the highest standards in every environment we support. Position Summary The Airport Lounge Janitor & Facilities Maintenance team member is responsible for helping maintain a clean, polished, and guest-ready lounge environment for premium airline passengers. This role supports both guest-facing and back-of-house areas by following cleaning schedules, maintaining restrooms and common areas, handling supplies and chemicals safely, and reporting facility concerns promptly. This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, physically active, and takes pride in creating a clean and professional environment. Reports To: Lounge Supervisor / Operations Manager Location: IAH Airport / Terminal D Schedule: Flexible shifts may vary based on business needs Availability: Airport lounge operations may run 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays Essential Functions Maintain cleanliness and appearance of guest-facing lounge areas, restrooms, common areas, and back-of-house spaces Follow hourly restroom cleaning and restocking schedules Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks according to the Master Cleaning Schedule Perform deep-cleaning and special projects as assigned Clean floors, surfaces, windows, high-touch areas, and other assigned areas Remove trash and maintain clean, organized waste areas Restock restroom supplies, cleaning supplies, and other assigned items as needed. Safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow proper dilution instructions Use required personal protective equipment, including gloves and other safety gear Follow food safety procedures when cleaning near buffet, dining, or culinary areas Maintain janitorial closets, storage areas, tools, and supplies in a clean and organized manner Report low supplies, broken equipment, leaks, damage, or facility concerns to leadership promptly Maintain a clean uniform and professional appearance while working in guest-facing areas Support the lounge team as needed to maintain a polished, high-standard environment At Abby’s Catering, every role contributes to the guest experience. Cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail are essential to maintaining the premium lounge environment expected by our airline partners and passengers. ABBY'S CORE VALUES We live our mission through C.A.T.C.H.: Customer Service Accountability Teamwork Competitiveness Honesty Join Our Team We are looking for dependable individuals who take pride in cleanliness, organization, teamwork, and maintaining high standards. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoy keeping spaces clean, safe, and guest-ready, we encourage you to apply. Requirements Requirements Previous janitorial, housekeeping, facilities, custodial, hotel, airport, restaurant, or commercial cleaning experience preferred English proficiency required; must be able to understand safety instructions, cleaning procedures, chemical labels, and operational communication Ability to follow cleaning schedules, safety procedures, and supervisor instructions accurately Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean spaces Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently Ability to remain professional in a premium airport lounge environment Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and move throughout the shift Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed Comfortable working with professional-grade cleaning products and following safety data sheets Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays Ability to pass required background check, drug screening, airport badging, TSA, U.S. Customs, and/or airport security clearance requirements as applicable Physical Requirements This is an active, hands-on role that requires frequent movement throughout the shift. Team members may be required to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry supplies, remove trash, and use cleaning tools or equipment.

What you’ll do

The janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, polished, and guest-ready environment in the airport lounge by following strict cleaning schedules. This includes cleaning restrooms, common areas, and back-of-house spaces while ensuring all supplies are restocked and facility concerns are reported promptly.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous experience in janitorial, housekeeping, or commercial cleaning roles and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Applicants must be reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of passing security clearance requirements including TSA and U.S. Customs background checks.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Janitorial services
• Housekeeping
• Facilities maintenance
• Cleaning procedures
• Chemical safety
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Restocking
• Waste management
• Safety compliance
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Physical stamina
• Equipment maintenance
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Accountability
• Airport Security Clearance
• Safety Procedures
• Cleaning Products
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Commercial Aviation
• Commercial Cleaning
• Communication
• English Language
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Restaurant Operation
• Detail Oriented
• Honesty

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Trades
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety
• Maintenance Janitor
• Building and General Maintenance Technician
• Odd Job Persons
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General