Maintenance Technician I: Clean, Prep & Grounds

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC) is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for the First Creek at Austin location. The role focuses on janitorial services, grounds cleanup, and preparing housing units to keep our communities clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and staff.

You will work under a Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor, performing hands-on tasks that require attention to detail and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year of custodial experience, preferably related to property maintenance. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Keep community spaces welcoming. Clean lobbies, community halls, offices, restrooms, and other shared areas.
• Help prepare homes for residents. Clean assigned housing units, remove trash and debris from vacated units, clean appliances, disinfect bathroom fixtures, and prepare surfaces for painting as needed.
• Make floors and surfaces shine. Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors; dust furniture and equipment; wash walls, windows, ceilings, woodwork, and fixtures; and apply floor wax or sealers as appropriate.
• Care for the grounds. Clean walkways, parking lots, and steps daily. Keep hallways, outdoor areas, and garbage collection areas neat and free of accumulated trash.
• Keep supplies and repair needs on the radar. Notify your supervisor when materials or supplies are needed and report necessary repairs or concerns with building systems.
• Support daily operations. Assist with locking and unlocking buildings, moving office equipment, and setting up meeting spaces.
• Pitch in where needed. Complete other assigned duties that support KCDC’s mission and the care of our communities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Ladder

Floor buffer

Vacuum

Cleaning supplies

Job description

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC) is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for the First Creek at Austin location. The role focuses on janitorial services, grounds cleanup, and preparing housing units to keep our communities clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and staff.

You will work under a Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor, performing hands-on tasks that require attention to detail and reliable teamwork.