Building Services Specialist | Full-Time

✈️ NOW BOARDING: Building Services Specialist | Full-Time
🏢 Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
📍 McGhee Tyson Airport | Alcoa, TN • Fully On‑Site
🛫 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

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No