Facilities Maintenance (Carpenter) Repairer I (DCA)

mwaa; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

MWAA seeks a Facilities Maintenance Repairer I to repair, replace, and construct items for carpentry, roofing, upholstery, and other airport building maintenance projects. As skills grow, more complex tasks may be assigned within the Structures and Grounds Division of the Airport Maintenance Department at Reagan National or Dulles.

This developmental role advances through the career ladder with demonstrated performance, joining journey-level work after successive steps, including potential

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial and office structures.
• Knowledge of carpentry and related building trades and ability to independently construct or repair furniture and structures, and lay floor and ceiling tiles and carpet squares.
• Ability to perform on-the-job training assignments typical of a full-performance Maintenance Mechanic.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist with roofing work.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist with asphalt, masonry, and concrete work.
• Knowledge of and ability to select the proper materials used in the building trades.
• Skill in using hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, wrenches, meters, hammers).
• Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.
• Ability to analyze data and information (including blueprints and schematics).
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Skill in using a computer, computerized work order, and time and attendance systems.

Responsibilities

• Takes on more independent responsibility in the construction and repair of items.
• Performs monthly preventive maintenance inspections of all airport structures. Independently identifies and repairs trip hazards.
• Locates leaks, repairs or removes damaged areas, and applies coatings over roof surfaces.
• Assists with the development and installation of new construction; wall layouts/partitions for office renovations, construction walls for projects, acoustical ceilings, doors, and hardware.
• Removes and replaces gravel, metal flashing, gutters, downspouts, and chimneys. Installs shingles over felt paper and plywood. Repairs expansion joints.
• Assists in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs and maintenance.
• Constructs and repairs retaining walls and similar structures made of brick and related materials.
• Measures and installs traffic signs, using a post-hole digger or auger.

Skills

Carpentry

Roofing knowledge

Safety procedures

Blueprints & schematics

Hand & power tools

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Compensation Grade: T16

Salary Range: $28.58-$37.15

Opening Date: August 21, 2026

Closing Date: September 5, 2026 Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

Facilities Maintenance Repairer I

As a Facilities Maintenance Repairer I, you will repair, replace, and construct items for carpentry, roofing, upholstery, and other Airport building maintenance projects. As knowledge, experience, and skills increase, more complex and varied responsibilities may be assigned.

This is a developmental level job and may lead to the next rung of the Facilities Maintenance Repairer career ladder (Repairer II).

After 12 months of successful performance and demonstrable structural repair skill progression, a one grade increase is awarded non-competitively, and the incumbent moves to the next rung of the Facilities Maintenance Repairer II (TSMPREP2).

After an additional 12 months of successful performance as a Repairer II, and upon passing an assessment of journey-level knowledge and/or skill, the incumbent will be placed in a full performance (journey) level T18 work as Facilities Maintenance Mechanic (T2SMM).

Serves in the Structures and Grounds Division of the Airport Maintenance Department at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport, or at the Dulles Toll Road in McLean, VA.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes on more independent responsibility in the construction and repair of items.
• Performs monthly preventive maintenance inspections of all airport structures. Independently identifies and repairs trip hazards.
• Locates leaks, repairs or removes damaged areas, and applies coatings over roof surfaces.
• Assists with the development and installation of new construction; wall layouts/partitions for office renovations, construction walls for projects, acoustical ceilings, doors, and hardware.
• Removes and replaces gravel, metal flashing, gutters, downspouts, and chimneys. Installs shingles over felt paper and plywood. Repairs expansion joints.
• [At IAD] Participates with the Upholsterer in drawing and cutting patterns and putting together seats.
• [At IAD] Assists in remounting bumpers on Mobile Lounges and buildings.
• Fabricates parts from wood and metal to ensure areas are serviceable until new parts can be ordered and installed.
• Constructs forms in curved and straight lines for concrete sidewalks. Inserts reinforcement steel or wire. Pours, levels, and smooths concrete to the desired finish. Repairs and upgrades storm drains.
• Constructs and repairs retaining walls and similar structures made of brick and related materials. Adjusts or aligns doors.
• Constructs interior/exterior walls using metal and wood studs, drywall, and/or appropriate sub-siding and finish siding.
• Lays out and installs various types of suspended acoustical ceilings.
• Measures and installs traffic signs, using a post-hole digger or auger.
• Repairs or replaces guard rails, crossover chains, cables, and posts on highways.
• Paints or stains wood with brushes or spray equipment.
• Inspects, repairs, or replaces bulletin boards, glass panels, damaged ceilings, broken floor and wall tiles, and interior signs of various materials. Assembles furniture kits.
• [At DTR] Assists in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs and maintenance
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial and office structures.
• Knowledge of carpentry and related building trades and ability to independently construct or repair furniture and structures, and lay floor and ceiling tiles and carpet squares.
• Ability to perform on-the-job training assignments typical of a full-performance Maintenance Mechanic.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist with roofing work.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist with asphalt, masonry, and concrete work.
• Knowledge of and ability to select the proper materials used in the building trades.
• Skill in using hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, wrenches, meters, hammers).
• Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.
• Ability to analyze data and information (including blueprints and schematics).
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Skill in using a computer, computerized work order, and time and attendance systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with large-scale snow removal utilizing large, Class B commercial vehicles.

EDUCATION

• A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

CERTIFICATI