Building Attendant - Airport

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of duties to provide support to the users of airport facilities, including custodian and manual work in the care and cleaning of the McKinney National Airport Terminal and associated buildings and hangars. Responsibilities include general building security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the building, including the restrooms, locker rooms, staff areas, meeting rooms, hallways, doors, and water fountains.

The role also performs minor repairs, light groundskeeping, and miscellaneous moving of furniture.

• Uses computer to track daily logs, work orders, inventory supplies, emails, and training.
• Drives to and from assigned work locations as directed.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule and attendance policies.
• Cleans and vacuums all carpeted areas, including offices, hallways, and meeting rooms.
• Sweeps, mops, cleans, and buffs all non‑carpeted areas, including restrooms and common areas.
• Operates a buffing machine to strip, wax, and buff floorings as needed.
• Takes out garbage and recycling daily and picks up debris on facility grounds.
• Uses hand tools, dolly, blower, lift, electrostatic disinfectant sprayer, ladders, and other equipment.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and maintenance needs to supervisor via the work‑order system.
• Assists with special event preparations and daily activities that involve building, assembling, or transporting.
• Performs deep cleaning projects such as dusting and polishing furniture, air‑return grills, light fixtures, etc.
• Orders, retrieves, and delivers cleaning supplies through the city’s purchasing system.
• Stocks janitor's closet and monitors inventory usage.
• Performs midday cleaning and trash removal for break rooms and restrooms.
• Conducts periodic floor detailing, strip‑and‑wax, and maintenance tasks (e.g., changing A/C filters, light bulbs, flushing valves).
• Maintains the terminal grounds, including cutting, trimming, edging grass, and removing trash from parking lots.
• Removes snow/ice from walkways and adjacent areas, applying de‑icing chemicals as necessary.
• Complies with all written city policies and procedures.
• Responds to customers’ and tenants’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Embrace the city’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and service recipients.
• Produce desired work outcomes with quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Plan and organize work, time, and resources, and manage those of subordinates when applicable.
• Understand FAA regulations and other federal, state, and local regulations affecting airport operations.
• Demonstrate teamwork, treating coworkers, subordinates, and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy commercial cleaning equipment (buffers, vacuums, lawn mowers, trimmers).
• Use equipment and cleaning materials efficiently and economically.
• Recognize safety hazards and take appropriate action.
• Read, understand, and follow written and oral directions.

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of training, experience, or education. Must be able to read, understand, and follow written and oral directions and pass a post‑offer physical examination.

Experience or training in the care and maintenance of a large public facility, special flooring, and entry‑level maintenance.

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must possess a Class C Texas Driver’s License.

Tasks require heavy physical effort with emphasis on climbing and balancing, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling moderately heavy objects (20‑50 pounds). Occasionally heavier objects (up to 100 pounds) may be moved. Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination.

Limited exposure to environmental conditions. Tasks may involve exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold, or extreme weather conditions.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol/drug‑free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.