Building Attendant - Airport

Salary : $30,534.38 - $44,275.88 Annually
Location : Human Resources, 401 E Virginia St. McKinney, TX 75069, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 252600017
Department: Airport - FBO
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 5:00 PM Central


Summary
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist.
OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of duties to provide support to the users of airport facilities. Duties to include custodian and manual work in the care and cleaning of the McKinney National Airport Terminal and associated buildings and hangars. Responsible for general building security, maintenance, and cleanliness of building, including the restrooms, locker rooms, staff areas, meeting rooms, hallways, doors, and water fountains. This position is also responsible for performing minor repairs, light grounds keeping and misc. moving of furniture. Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses computer for tracking daily logs, work orders, inventory supplies and usage, emails and training.
• Drives to and from assigned work locations as assigned.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Cleans and vacuums all carpeted areas throughout the facility, including offices, hallways, meeting rooms, and all other carpeted areas.
• Sweeps, mops, cleans and buffs all non-carpeted areas, including restrooms, locker rooms, common areas throughout the facility and associated hangars.
• Operate the buffing machine effectively to strip, wax, and buff floorings as needed.
• Takes out garbage and recycling daily.
• Picks up debris on facility grounds.
• Uses hand tools, dolly, blower, genie lift, electrostatic disinfectant sprayer, ladders, and other types of tools and equipment.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and facility maintenance needs to immediate supervisor, or by utilizing the work order entry system.
• Assists with special event preparations and daily activities that could involve building, assembling, or transporting.
• Performs deep cleaning projects as needed: Dust & polish chairs, desks, tables, shelves and other furniture, dust & clean return air grills & registers, light fixtures, etc.
• Orders, retrieves, and delivers cleaning supplies using the city's established purchasing systems.
• Stocks janitors' closets; monitors stock usage & inventories stock.
• Performs midday cleaning & trash removal (break rooms & restrooms).
• Performs periodic floor detailing and strip & wax floors.
• Performs periodic maintenance tasks (i.e. changing A/C filters, changing light bulbs, replacing batteries in flush valves, etc.)
• Maintains the physical grounds of the terminal area to include the following activities: cut, trim and edge grass, and remove trash from grass and parking lot, etc.
• Removes snow/ice from all walks around terminal building and areas immediately adjacent thereto to include spreading deicing chemicals to these areas.
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Responds to customers' and tenants' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Ability to learn FAA regulations and other federal, state and local regulations that affect maintenance and operations of an airport.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy commercial cleaning equipment to include high-powered buffers, vacuums, lawn mowers and trimmers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use equipment and cleaning materials efficiently and economically.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and concerns and take appropriate action.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written directions as well as to follow oral directions.

Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of previous experience and /or training; OR and equivalent combination of training, experience or education. Must have the ability to read, understand and follow written directions as well as to follow oral directions. Must have the ability to pass a post-offer physical examination.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

Physical Demands/Supplemental
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. Task may require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
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.
The City offers a full complement of benefits:

Health Insurance

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA)
• Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• City-paid and Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance through Aflac

Additional Benefits

• Legal Services through Legal Shield
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
• Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year)

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
  • Mandatory 7% employee contribution
  • City match 2:1
  • 5 year vesting
  • Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tiered increases after 2 yrs)
• Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family)
• Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foster care)
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Personal Day
• Optional compensatory time for hourly employees
• Compensatory time for salaried employees

For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's