Cleaner / General Maintenance Technician - IAH Airport (HAS) (Hiring Immediately)

Cleaner Position at Oshkosh AeroTech

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people's lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO, JetAire, JetPower, AmpTek, Jetway, and more.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Cleaner to maintain the cleanliness and basic functionality of Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs) at the airport. This role plays a critical part in ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient environment for passengers and airline personnel. The ideal candidate will have basic maintenance skills and the ability to follow cleaning protocols in high-traffic, safety-sensitive areas.

Cleaning Duties

• Clean and disinfect interior and exterior surfaces of passenger boarding bridges (walls, floors, ceilings, control panels, door handles, windows, etc.).
• Remove trash and debris from the bridge area and empty designated waste containers.
• Perform spot cleaning and deep cleaning as required, including in response to biohazard incidents.
• Maintain cleanliness of adjacent areas such as jet bridge tunnels, vestibules, and service platforms.
• Ensure cleaning supplies are stocked and stored properly; report low inventory.

General Maintenance Support

• Perform basic inspections of bridges for signs of wear, loose parts, or safety concerns.
• Replace or tighten minor components such as screws, floor plates, or non-electrical fixtures.
• Assist maintenance personnel during repairs by providing tools, communicating issues, or helping with access.
• Report mechanical, electrical, or structural issues beyond scope to the Maintenance Technician or Supervisor.
• Maintain logs of cleaning activities and minor maintenance performed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; applicants without a high school diploma or GED may be considered; however, lack of formal education may limit eligibility for future promotional opportunities.
• Valid Driver's License
• 1+ year of custodial or janitorial experience required; experience in an airport, industrial, or transportation setting preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning supplies and safe chemical usage (e.g., SDS knowledge).
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and mechanical systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to pass airport security background check and obtain necessary access badges.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Manual dexterity required to use cleaning tools and minor maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to work varied shifts including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on airport operations.

Work Environment

• Work is performed on airport ramps and inside passenger boarding bridges.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Frequent work in confined spaces and occasionally at heights.
• Fast-paced environment with strict safety and cleanliness standards.
• May be exposed to fumes, cleaning agents, and occasional biohazards.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons, as defined in these regulations. Generally, a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.