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 aBuilding 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 ourBuilding Servicesteam, 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 atMcGhee 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 theMetropolitan 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.💼
  

Start Your Journey with MKAA!

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work makes a visible impact every day, we encourage you to apply.  To learn more about the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority,click here:

• For best consideration, apply bySunday, October 25, 2026. Position remains open until filled.
• No phone calls or emails, please.
• To be considered, applicants must submit a completed MKAA application or a resume. Applicants selected for interviews who submit a resume must complete and sign the MKAA application prior to the interview process.

TheMetropolitan 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