Facilities Technician

gategroup; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life, accident, hospital plans

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Employee Discounts

Weekly pay for union employees

Free hot healthy meals

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a motivated Facilities Maintenance Technician to support a 24/7 operations network across multiple locations. The role covers mechanical, electrical, life-safety systems, and facility upkeep, including coordinating contractors and ensuring safe, quality work.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience, with knowledge of electrical/plumbing systems and the ability to obtain required airport badges.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires at least 2 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems.
• Must pass company welding testing.
• Sheet metal mechanic certification/experience.
• Ability to obtain Airport Transport Authority badge (and customs seal if required).
• Clear written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, oversees and may assist assigned contractors ensuring safety, quality and cleanliness of work performed.
• Escorts contractors in critical areas when required.
• Performs building repairs including drywall, paint, wall coverings, ceiling tile and grid, carpet and tile flooring, door and hardware.
• Performs plumbing repairs including faucets, sinks, urinals, toilets, drains and valves.
• Performs exterior repairs including irrigation, signs, fence, roof and metal siding.
• Performs daily site inspections of facilities and mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance to building systems and equipment; creates equipment check sheets.
• Provides reports to Maintenance Coordinator about problems found.
• Repairs HVAC systems including boilers, a/c units, VAV boxes, fans, controls and filters.
• Performs electrical repairs including lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles and motor wiring; installs circuits.
• Manages work requests, maintains inventory of tools and supplies; creates online purchase orders.
• Manages office furniture moves and reconfigurations.

Skills

Communication

Electrical

Plumbing

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sheet metal

Welding

Airport badge eligibility

Customs seal eligibility

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Facilities Maintenance Technician – Primary Role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician's primary role is to perform various skilled and semiskilled tasks to maintain a 24/7 facilities operation.

Responsibilities include maintaining the mechanical, electrical, and life safety equipment as well as the appearance of the facilities and grounds at various property locations.

The position also assists with scheduling and overseeing the work performed by various contractors ensuring they use safe practices, do quality work and clean up their work area. Therefore, this person must be self directed and be able to prioritize.

Salary

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $26- $27 Per Hour

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly pay for union employees
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules, oversees and may assist assigned contractors ensuring the safety, quality and cleanliness of work performed.
• Escorts contractors in critical areas when required.
• Performs building repairs including drywall, paint, wall-covering, ceiling tile and grid, carpet and tile flooring, door and door hardware.
• Performs plumbing repairs including faucets, sinks, urinals, toilets, drains, and valves.
• Performs exterior repairs including but not limited to irrigation, signs, fence, roof, and metal siding.
• Performs daily site inspections of the facilities and mechanical equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance to building systems and equipment as assigned and creates equipment check sheets as requested.
• Provides a report to the Maintenance Coordinator noting any problems found.
• Performs repairs of Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, which may include heating boilers, air conditioning units, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, building automation controls and filter replacement.
• Performs electrical repairs, such as replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, cord caps, wiring of single and three phase motors, and installation of circuits.
• Manages work requests, creates spreadsheets for and maintains an inventory of tools and supplies, creates online purchase orders for parts and supplies as required.
• Manages office furniture reconfigurations, furniture moves and office moves, as requested.

QualificationsEducation

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience

• Requires at least 2 full years of recent related experience

Technical Skills: Certification, Licenses and Registration

• Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems
• Must pass company testing for welding
• Sheet metal mechanic
• Ability to obtain Airport Transport Authority badge required
• Ability to obtain Customs Seal for Airport Transport Authority badge (if required)

Language / Communication Skills

• Good written and oral communication skills

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Type of Employment: full-time Travel %: none Exemption Classification: non-exempt Internal Relationships: External Relationships:

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job

• Regularly stands, walks, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours.
• In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Push and pull or maneuver 50-75 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors 50% of the time.
• Ability to work at heights of or about 50 feet.

Budget / Revenue Responsibility (Local Currency)

(No specific responsibilities listed.)

Organization Structure

• Direct Line Manager (Title): 1 (varies by unit: “Mgr, Ops, QA”; “GM, Unit”; “Mgr, Area Ops, Facilities”; “Engineer, Area”; or “Lead Tech, Ops, Facilities”)
• Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): 1
• Number of Direct Reports: 0
• Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0
• Estimated Total Size of Team: 2gategroup

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
• We communicate and keep each other informed
• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates will be required to go through Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and/or airport fingerprinting.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We anticipate that this job will close on: 10/15/2026

gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment.

For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.