GATE AMBASSADOR

ABM industries; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries in Nashville is seeking a Gate Ambassador to oversee a group of gates and ensure smooth wheelchair passenger transitions. You will liaise with passengers, passenger assistants, shift leaders, and dispatchers to keep operations flowing, including high-volume periods.

The role requires flexibility for weekend/holiday work, with 1st and 2nd shifts available. Prior customer service experience and good English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must read/write/communicate in English.
• Flexible to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to obtain required airport SIDA badge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage a group of gates to ensure wheelchair assistance is efficient.
• Communicate with passengers about airport and airline services.
• Assist with wheelchair transfers between connecting flights when needed.
• Support and assign Passenger Assistants as required.
• Coordinate with dispatcher and shift leaders regarding gate assignments and delays.
• Report issues such as late arrivals or gate changes.
• Ensure an adequate number of wheelchairs are available and organized.
• Maintain awareness of flight schedules to anticipate transfer needs.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Lifting wheelchairs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Gate Ambassador is responsible for overseeing a designated group of gates and ensuring smooth and timely wheelchair passenger transitions. This role supports both the passengers and wheelchair agents by managing gate coordination, organizing wheelchair availability, and assisting with transfers, especially during high-volume situations. The Gate Ambassador acts as a communication bridge between the gate, passenger assistants, shift leaders, and dispatchers. Must be able to work weekends/holidays if part of work schedule. 1st and 2nd shift available, $15.75 pay.

Job Description

The Gate Ambassador is responsible for overseeing a designated group of gates and ensuring smooth and timely wheelchair passenger transitions. This role supports both the passengers and wheelchair agents by managing gate coordination, organizing wheelchair availability, and assisting with transfers, especially during high-volume situations. The Gate Ambassador acts as a communication bridge between the gate, passenger assistants, shift leaders, and dispatchers. Must be able to work weekends/holidays if part of work schedule. 1st and 2nd shift available, $15.75 pay.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage a group of assigned gates to ensure all passengers who need wheelchairs receive assistance efficiently.
• Communicate with passengers about the airport and airline services available.
• Assist with the passengers who need a wheelchair between connecting flights when needed.
• Support and assign Passenger Assistants when there are multiple passengers or needing extra assistance.
• Coordinate with dispatcher, coordinator and shift leaders regarding gate assignments, delays, or passenger issues.
• Report on any issues such as late arrivals, no-shows, or gate changes.
• Ensure an adequate number of wheelchairs are available and organized for each gate.
• Maintain awareness of flight schedules and arrival times to anticipate transfer needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in customer service. or similar work experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Effective communication skills and professionalism.
• Collaborator with an initiative-taking and helpful attitude.
• Able to lift and maneuver wheelchairs when needed.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must meet all requirements to receive required airport SIDA badge and Customs Seal (if applicable), including ten-year work history if available.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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