Custodian, 1st Shift, Site 2

This position is based in our satellite production facility in Midland, TX.

Position Overview

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Custodian responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards throughout the manufacturing facility. This role ensures that production areas, restrooms, break rooms, and common spaces are clean, organized, and compliant with company and regulatory requirements.

This role supports Full-time, Shift Openings as follows:

Base Pay is $20.00 an hour

Shift 1: Monday thru Thursday: 6:00am to 4:00pm

What you’ll do:

Clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and break areas

Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors in production and office areas, according to custodial SOP

Remove trash and recycling; dispose of waste according to facility procedures

Clean machinery exteriors, work surfaces, and equipment (as permitted)

Refill supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper

Maintain cleaning equipment and report any maintenance needs

Follow safety procedures, including proper handling of chemicals and PPE use

Respond to spills or emergency clean-up situations promptly

Support basic housekeeping in production areas to maintain inspection readiness

Assist with periodic deep cleaning tasks (floors, walls, vents, etc.)

Follow all company policies and OSHA safety standards

Support facility audits and inspections

Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

Must be authorized to work in the United States

High school diploma or GED preferred

Previous custodial, janitorial, or industrial cleaning experience preferred (1-3 years)

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (noise, dust, varying temperatures)

Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures

Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods

Ability to stand/work on your feet and walk for extended periods of time

Ability to use hands and fingers to perform repetitive and precision tasks

Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as required to perform job duties

Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing

Ability to work in, on, around, and in proximity to large structures, equipment, and tooling

Ability to lift, push, and/or carry items up to 40–50 lbs as required

Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment

Ability to work in and around tight or confined spaces

Ability to Reading, identifying colors of labels or signage

Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and/or hazardous materials (e.g., carbon fiber)

Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety goggles, and steel-toe boots

If you are open to relocating to Midland, this can be a career changing, and life changing, move into the high-tech aerospace world offering a new skill set and job security in a very similar environment that will soon feel like home. We encourage you to apply to learn more about AST SpaceMobile and what Midland has to offer.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.