Maintenance Worker - KDP - Knoxville

Aramark; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Facilities Management in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Maintenance Worker to keep buildings, equipment, and grounds in top condition. The role pays $21.00 per hour and involves physical work in indoor and outdoor environments.

You will perform routine maintenance, repair doors and fixtures, and ensure safety and operability across the facility. The ideal candidate has experience in building maintenance or similar roles, demonstrates reliability, and can follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely perform general building maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to use common maintenance tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic workplace safety practices.
• Strong reliability, attendance, and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, kneel, walk, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in a facilities environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance and repairs on facilities, equipment, and grounds.
• Repair and maintain doors, windows, locks, fixtures, minor appliances, office equipment, and other building components.
• Conduct scheduled inspections to identify maintenance needs and address issues before they become larger problems.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance checklists and work assignments.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
• Report major equipment failures, building concerns, or safety hazards to management.
• Maintain clean, safe, and functional work areas throughout the facility and all Aramark safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Provide friendly and professional service when interacting with customers, clients, and coworkers.
• Adapt to changing priorities and respond to maintenance requests as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Tools handling

Safety practices

Reliability

Communication

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Tools

PPE usage

Basic repair tools

Job description

Location: Knoxville, TN, US

Information at a Glance

Job Description

Aramark Facilities Management is hiring a Maintenance Worker to help maintain and repair buildings, equipment, and grounds at our facility in Knoxville, TN. This hands‑on maintenance technician role pays $21.00 an hour and is ideal for dependable individuals who enjoy solving problems and working with tools. Daily responsibilities include completing routine building maintenance, repairing doors, windows, fixtures, and equipment, and ensuring facilities remain safe and operational. This position works in both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve walking, standing, lifting, and performing physical tasks throughout the shift. Candidates with experience as a maintenance technician, building maintenance worker, handyman, facilities maintenance associate, custodian, groundskeeper, or repair technician are encouraged to apply. Reliable attendance, a safety‑first mindset, and a willingness to learn are essential for success in this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance and repairs on facilities, equipment, and grounds.
• Repair and maintain doors, windows, locks, fixtures, minor appliances, office equipment, and other building components.
• Conduct scheduled inspections to identify maintenance needs and address issues before they become larger problems.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance checklists and work assignments.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
• Report major equipment failures, building concerns, or safety hazards to management.
• Maintain clean, safe, and functional work areas throughout the facility and all Aramark safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Provide friendly and professional service when interacting with customers, clients, and coworkers.
• Adapt to changing priorities and respond to maintenance requests as needed.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ability to safely perform general building maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to use common maintenance tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic workplace safety practices.
• Strong reliability, attendance, and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, kneel, walk, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in a facilities environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of building maintenance, facilities maintenance, handyman, custodian, grounds, or related experience.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and basic repair work.
• Experience working in commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or public facilities.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or mechanical systems.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .