Custodial Worker

Custodian Position

Help Create a Safe, Clean, and Welcoming Workplace

A clean and well-maintained workplace is essential to everything we do. From supporting employees and visitors to maintaining the professional environment our teams rely on every day, our Facilities team plays an important role in keeping Universal Avionics operating at its best.

We're looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Custodian who takes pride in their work and enjoys making a positive impact behind the scenes. If you value teamwork, reliability, and delivering quality work every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

The Opportunity

At Universal Avionics, we develop advanced avionics, enhanced vision systems, and intelligent cockpit technologies that improve aviation safety and situational awareness worldwide.

For more than 40 years, Universal Avionics has been a trusted innovator in aerospace technology, supporting commercial airlines, business aviation, cargo operations, and special mission aircraft around the globe. As part of Elbit Systems, we combine the agility of a collaborative organization with the strength and global reach of a leading aerospace and defense company.

As a Custodian, you'll help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for employees, customers, and visitors. This role supports the daily operation of our Tucson facility by ensuring offices, conference rooms, break areas, restrooms, and shared workspaces remain clean, stocked, and ready for use. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will contribute directly to a positive workplace experience across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of offices, conference rooms, restrooms, kitchens, break rooms, and common areas
• Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, polishing, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces
• Clean windows, walls, fixtures, furniture, carpets, and other facility areas to maintain a professional environment
• Replenish restroom and kitchen supplies to ensure facilities remain fully stocked
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclable materials throughout the facility
• Assist with meeting room setup, including arranging tables and chairs for company events and meetings
• Support special cleaning projects and respond to changing facility needs as they arise
• Follow established safety procedures while using cleaning equipment and supplies
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for employees and guests

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and related custodial experience
• Experience in commercial, office, industrial, or facility cleaning preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude and willingness to support a collaborative team environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Flexibility to handle changing priorities and special projects
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship

Why Employees Love Working Here

• Be part of a team that helps create a safe and welcoming workplace every day
• Stable, full-time opportunity with a respected aerospace company
• Collaborative environment where every role contributes to company success
• Supportive team culture built on respect and accountability
• Opportunity to take pride in meaningful work that impacts employees across the organization
• Excellent benefits and work-life balance with a 9/80 schedule

What Success Looks Like

• Facilities are consistently clean, organized, and ready to support daily operations
• Cleaning tasks are completed thoroughly, safely, and on schedule
• Supplies are proactively monitored and replenished
• Special requests and changing priorities are handled with flexibility and professionalism
• Strong attendance, dependability, and accountability
• Positive relationships with employees and fellow team members
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and professional work environment

Our Mindset & Core Values

Innovation: We continuously look for better ways to improve the workplace and support our teams.

Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards in quality, reliability, and execution.

Resilience: We adapt to changing priorities and take pride in delivering dependable results every day.

Yes, I Can Ownership: We value employees who take initiative, support one another, and approach every task with professionalism and accountability.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits begin on your first day as a full-time employee.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with safe harbor match within 60 days
• 9/80 work schedule option
• Every other Friday off
• Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• And more

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Tucson, Arizona due to the hands-on nature of maintaining company facilities, supporting employees, and ensuring a clean, safe, and professional work environment.

Ready to Join Us?

If you take pride in creating clean, organized spaces and enjoy contributing to a team that supports the future of aerospace innovation, we'd love to hear from you.