Building Services Specialist I

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✈️ NOW BOARDING: Building Services Specialist I 📍 Location: McGhee Tyson Airport Alcoa, Tennessee | Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) 🛫 Help Keep East Tennessee's Gateway to the Sky Clean, Safe, and Ready for Takeoff! Every day, thousands of travelers pass through our airport. As a Building Services Specialist , you'll play a critical role in creating a positive first impression by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for passengers, visitors, and airport employees. 🌟 Why Join Our Airport Team? ✅ Work in a dynamic aviation environment ✅ Be part of the team that keeps the airport passenger-ready ✅ No specialized certifications required ✅ Ideal for candidates beginning a career in facilities or custodial services ✅ Opportunity to serve travelers from around the world 🛩️ Your Flight Plan (Key Responsibilities) As part of our Building Services team, you will: 🔹 Clean and maintain terminal floors, carpets, restrooms, and common areas 🔹 Empty trash and recycling receptacles 🔹 Clean windows, mirrors, fixtures, stainless surfaces, and walls 🔹 Strip, polish, and maintain floor finishes 🔹 Operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning solutions safely 🔹 Assist passengers with directions and general information 🔹 Monitor facilities for spills and safety hazards 🔹 Notify leadership of maintenance needs and repairs 🔹 Help with snow removal and de-icing around entrances 🔹 Operate recycling compactors and balers 🔹 Support a clean, safe, world-class airport experience every day 🎯 What We're Looking For (Required Qualifications) ✔ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred ✔ Less than one year of custodial or related experience ✔ Strong customer service skills ✔ Ability to follow verbal and written instructions ✔ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills ✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team 💪 Work Environment This position requires: ✈ Frequent indoor work within airport facilities ✈ Some outdoor work in varying weather conditions ✈ Moderate physical activity, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, and standing ✈ Safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment ✈ Maintaining awareness of passenger and employee safety at all times 🏆 The Impact You'll Make When passengers arrive at McGhee Tyson Airport, your work helps create: ✅ Clean spaces ✅ Safe facilities ✅ Positive traveler experiences ✅ Pride in East Tennessee's airport gateway Your attention to detail keeps our airport ready for every arrival and departure! Apply Today! ✈️ Help Keep Our Airport Cleared for Takeoff! Join the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority and become part of the team that keeps East Tennessee moving. ✈️ Salary and Benefit Highlights: $16/hour💵 Medical, dental & vision🩺 Vacation & sick leave🌴 Retirement plan (401a)🔒 Great team. Meaningful work. Big impact.💼 Apply now and start your journey with MKAA. To learn more about the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority and our relationship with both McGhee Tyson and Downtown Island Airports, click here: The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority complies with the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act and federal law by participating in E-Verify . All post-offer new hires are verified electronically to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a long‑term basis . MKAA conducts random employee drug screenings . MKAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer