Maintenance Technician I – Clean & Grounds

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform general janitorial tasks and light maintenance in KCDC buildings and grounds. Under supervision, duties include cleaning lobbies, restrooms, leased units, floors, walls, and windows, and assisting with security and setup as needed.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and custodial experience; candidate must handle cleaning chemicals safely and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of custodial experience, preferably related to property maintenance. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• No special requirements at appointment. Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insurable under the Authority’s automobile insurance plan at the standard rate.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains KCDC lobbies, community halls, offices, and restrooms.
• Performs general cleaning of leased units as assigned.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums floors using cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment.
• Cleans or polishes walls, ceilings, windows, and building fixtures. Applies wax or sealers to wood, concrete, and tiled floors as appropriate.
• Cleans walkways, parking lots, and steps daily.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and other equipment.
• Maintains KCDC grounds, garbage container areas, hallways, and parking areas in a neat and orderly manner, not allowing any trash to accumulate and emptying garbage containers in common areas and assigned offices.
• Notifies supervisor of requests for materials/supplies, major repairs, or additions to building operating systems.
• Assists in maintaining building security, locking and unlocking access to Authority buildings.
• Assists with office equipment moves and meeting set-up as needed.
• Washes walls, windows, and woodwork with chemical cleaning solutions; and prepares housing units for painting as needed; and advises supervisor or maintenance department of necessary repairs noted when cleaning housing units.
• Cleans stoves, refrigerators, and other appliances as needed; cleans and disinfects toilets, sinks, and bath tubs.
• Removes trash and other debris from vacated housing units; picks up paper and other trash from the grounds of KCDC housing facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

KCDC knowledge

HAZMAT knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Small power tools

Ladder

Vacuum

Floor buffer

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform general janitorial tasks and light maintenance in KCDC buildings and grounds. Under supervision, duties include cleaning lobbies, restrooms, leased units, floors, walls, and windows, and assisting with security and setup as needed.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and custodial experience; candidate must handle cleaning chemicals safely and follow safety protocols.