Facility Maintenance Lead Technician

Founded in 1937, Knoxville’s airport was established to support growing aviation demand and capitalize on the city’s strategic location. As air travel expanded, the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) was created in 1978 to oversee the operation and growth of McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Downtown Island Airport (DKX). Today, MKAA employs more than 195 team members, supports approximately 3,700 on-airport jobs, and contributes to an estimated 15,500 jobs throughout the region, serving as a key driver of economic growth and connectivity in East Tennessee.

If you're passionate about contributing to the continued success and growth of McGhee Tyson and Downtown Island Airports, we invite you to explore this opportunity further.

Facility Maintenance Lead Technician oversees and participates in the skilled trades work performed by facility maintenance crews. This role is responsible for assigning and reviewing work orders, monitoring job progress, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule. The Crew Leader prioritizes maintenance requests, conducts routine inspections throughout the terminal and concourse areas, and ensures staff have the materials and equipment needed to perform their duties effectively.

The current hiring need for this position is for 2nd shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm. Additionally, this role requires availability for on-call support.

• Receive, prioritize, and assign work orders to maintenance staff; ensure crews are equipped with necessary tools and supplies.
• Respond to calls from dispatch or the work controller for maintenance needs that arise throughout the day.
• Participate in on-call rotations as required.
• Conduct visual inspections of terminal, concourse, stairwells, and restrooms to identify maintenance and safety concerns.
• Assist with maintenance tasks requiring more than one technician.
• Schedule and coordinate work with contractors and vendors; follow up on open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Perform basic repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.
• Complete administrative tasks such as answering work-order inquiries, processing purchase orders, communicating with vendors, organizing invoices, and coordinating with procurement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of modern office practices and equipment, including relevant software, as well as experience using work-order systems and performing maintenance, repair, and construction tasks in airport facilities. They should be well-versed in safety procedures and familiar with procurement processes. Successful performance in this role requires excellent organization and time-management skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, and the capacity to build and maintain effective working relationships.

The candidate must be able to perform facility repairs, use a variety of hand and power tools, and demonstrate effective leadership and attention to detail. A commitment to high-quality customer service, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to maintain accurate inspection records and inventory supplies are also essential.

2-4 years of advanced coursework in industrial maintenance; 3-5 years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or related trades, including operation of tools and equipment; 2-3 years of experience in a lead or senior maintenance role. At least one facilities/operations-related certification such as Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE), HVAC, Boiler Operator, or Licensed Contractor.

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