Building Services Specialist

Position: Building Services Specialist I
ABOUT US:

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA), established in 1978 as a nonprofit organization, owns and operates McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Downtown Island Airport (DKX). With more than 88-years of service to the East Tennessee region, MKAA plays a vital role in supporting the area's air transportation system. Centrally located within a day's drive or short flight of major U.S. cities, our airports are positioned for continued growth and innovation.

If you're interested in contributing to the future success of TYS and DKX, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further.

The Position:

The Building Services Specialist I plays a key role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming facilities. This position is responsible for performing a variety of custodial and facility upkeep tasks, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and caring for hard floors and carpets. Responsibilities also include emptying trash and recycling, servicing and restocking restrooms, and cleaning windows, glass furniture, fixtures, and walls.

The role requires safe and proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment, including preparing cleaning solutions as needed. The specialist also assists passengers with general information, reports repair needs, and requests necessary supplies to support daily operations. Additional duties include snow removal at building entrances, applying de-icing materials, monitoring for safety hazards such as spills or slick surfaces, and operating balers and compactors for recycling.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness of building floors through sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling materials.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms.
• Wash windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
• Dust and polish furniture, fixtures, stainless surfaces, and walls.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish hard floors; steam-clean or shampoo carpets. Safely use chemical cleaners and power equipment to protect floors, fixtures, and equipment.
• Prepare cleaning solutions by accurately mixing water with detergents or acids according to specifications.
• Provide general information and assistance to passengers as needed.
• Report major repair needs or facility system concerns to leadership.
• Request necessary supplies and equipment to complete cleaning duties.
• Remove snow from building entrances and apply de-icing materials.
• Monitor premises for safety hazards such as spills or wet areas and take appropriate action.
• Operate balers and compactors to process recyclable materials.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate :

The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing methods, appropriate cleaning solutions, applicable custodial equipment and tools, and established health and safety procedures. They demonstrate strong organization and time-management skills, actively listen to fully understand verbal instructions, and maintain positive and effective working relationships. The role requires the ability to observe details, identify work that needs to be completed, and follow both verbal and written instructions.

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to use a two-way radio are also essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; less than one year of custodial experience is acceptable.

Salary and Compensation:

The salary for this position is $16/hour. MKAA provides a highly competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; vacation and sick leave; and a 401(a)-retirement program.

Final date to receive applications:

For best consideration, apply by Sunday, January 11, 2026.
*** Position open until filled.

Please apply through this website (preferred), or mail resume to P.O. Box 15600 | Knoxville, TN 37901 | Attention: HR. Resumes/Applications must be received by the stated deadline, or postmarked by the deadline date, to be considered. No phone calls or emails please.

Applicants must submit ALL the following to be considered:
Official Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Application or resume (Applicants submitting resumes must submit a completed signed copy of the MKAA application prior to being interviewed).

Selection Process:

Applications (and additional documents, if applicable) will be reviewed to identify applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. Employment process includes a security background check and physical (if applicable), which includes drug testing.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a long-term basis.

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority conducts random employee drug screening.

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.