Facilities Maintenance Technician

Capital Area Food Bank; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Complimentary metro shuttle

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Capital Area Food Bank in the Washington, DC area seeks a Warehouse Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance across CAFB sites (DC and NOVA). You will work with the Facilities Manager and vendors to keep HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems operating safely.

This role requires 3–5 years in facility maintenance, forklift certification or plan to obtain, and the ability to read blueprints and manuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of facility maintenance experience in a warehouse, industrial, or food service environment.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, dock equipment, lighting, and building structure.
• Inspect and maintain warehouse racking, doors, conveyors, and other material handling systems.
• Respond promptly to facility-related work orders and prioritize issues.
• Support setup, maintenance, and inspection of refrigeration units and temperature monitoring systems.
• Monitor building systems through BMS and temperature logs.
• Collaborate with vendors for fire suppression, pest control, HVAC, and security system maintenance.
• Record maintenance activity, parts usage, and downtime in CAFB tracking system.

Skills

Facility maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Education

Technical or trade school Certification

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Organization

It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission. We know that creating long-term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!

About The Organization

It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission. We know that creating long-term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!

Description

The Warehouse Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance tasks to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) warehouse facilities and equipment. This position supports daily operations across multiple CAFB sites (DC and NOVA) and works closely with the Facilities Manager, vendors, and warehouse leadership to maintain compliance with AIB, OSHA, and CAFB safety standards.

Essential Functions

Facility Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, dock equipment, lighting, and building structure.
• Inspect and maintain warehouse racking, doors, conveyors, and other material handling systems.
• Respond promptly to facility-related work orders, ensuring issues are diagnosed, prioritized, and resolved efficiently.
• Support setup, maintenance, and inspection of refrigeration units, freezer/cooler doors, and temperature monitoring systems.
• Monitor and maintain building systems through CAFB’s Building Management System (BMS) and temperature logs.

Equipment & Safety Compliance

• Conduct routine inspections of warehouse and facility safety systems including fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, exit signage, and safety barriers.
• Partner with vendors for fire suppression, pest control, HVAC, and security system maintenance.
• Maintain documentation for AIB, TEFAP, and internal compliance audits.
• Assist with facility readiness for safety audits and regulatory inspections.

Preventive Maintenance & Scheduling

• Support execution of preventive maintenance schedules for all facility systems and material handling equipment.
• Record maintenance activity, parts usage, and equipment downtime within the CAFB tracking system.
• Identify and escalation potential maintenance risks or trends to the Facilities Manager.

Operational Support

• Assist with minor construction, assembly, and installation projects (e.g., shelving, painting, signage, etc.).
• Support event setup, warehouse space reconfiguration, and special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with warehouse and transportation teams to minimize operational downtime during maintenance activities.
• Other duties assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of facility maintenance experience in a warehouse, industrial, or food service environment.
• Technical or trade school Certification preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems required.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified within 30 days of hire

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Working knowledge of building codes, OSHA, and safety best practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, BMS systems, and CMMS software preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC, Plumbing and Facilities Certifications

Other Skills And Abilities

• Safety & Compliance Mindset – Maintains a strong focus on workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Accountability – Takes ownership for timely and high-quality maintenance results.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Continuous Improvement – Proactively identifies opportunities to improve facility performance and reliability.
• Customer Service Orientation – Supports internal stakeholders with professionalism and urgency.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Warehouse setting with occasional outdoor exposure
• Work environment includes operating forklifts and pallet jacks
• Frequent exposure to cooler and freezer temperatures

Reporting

• Facilities Manager

Compensation

• $58,900 to 64,500/annually

Schedule

• Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm, with weekends or extended hours for special events
• On-Call (Weekends)

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

We Offer: At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro (DC), professional development, growth, and fun work in a diverse environment