Facilities Technician

Matern Staffing, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting agency is seeking a Facility & Maintenance Technician in Fredericksburg, VA. The ideal candidate will manage equipment and facility upkeep while ensuring operational efficiency for a nonprofit organization. Responsibilities include performing repairs, inspections, and installations across trades such as plumbing and electrical. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience and certifications in building maintenance. This is a direct hire position with a 40-hour workweek and potential on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in building maintenance across plumbing, mechanical repair, electrical, or carpentry.
• Active certifications in at least two trade disciplines including HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.
• Ability to pass a driving and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform building repairs and maintenance.
• Inspect facilities and report deficiencies.
• Install and repair electrical and plumbing systems.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive approach

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC certifications

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Job description

Matern Staffing is hiring a Facility & Maintenance Technician to support the busy operations of nonprofit retail stores in the Greater Fredericksburg, VA.

As a Facility & Maintenance Technician, you'll use your problem-solving skills and knowledge of mechanical workings to manage and perform all installation, repair, and upkeep operations of the company’s equipment and facilities. You'll also provide strategic recommendations to improve equipment output, maintain excellent safety standards, and follow best practices. Sure, some days might be challenging, but you’ll enjoy working with your hands to prevent and solve equipment problems, while supporting the nonprofit’s mission.

This is a direct hire position.

Schedule: The role typically involves a standard 40-hour workweek, but may require flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs. Occasional on-call work may be required for emergency maintenance situations.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee and perform building repairs and maintenance across all RGI locations
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment for operational efficiency, reporting deficiencies and repairs
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical, plumbing, and carpentry systems
• Coordinate external contractors for specialized repairs, inspect work quality, and report findings
• Review service contracts to ensure compliance with service levels
• Monitor safety standards and adherence to policies, including lock-out/tag-out, and report violations
• Maintain inventory of supplies and process forms and purchase orders promptly

What You’ll Need:

• At least 5 years of experience in building maintenance in at least two of the following trade disciplines: plumbing, mechanical repair, electrical, and/or carpentry
• Active certification in building maintenance in at least two of the following trade disciplines: plumbing, mechanical repair, MCET, HVAC, electrical, and/or carpentry
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass driving and criminal background check
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for monitoring metrics and adjusting strategies accordingly
• Positive self-starter with a proactive approach, excellent time management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to continuously stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, carry, push, pull, and lift objects up to 75 pounds and operate machinery
• Ability to move frequently throughout the workday within a building and between job sites, indoors and outdoors. This includes walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, and balancing on uneven surfaces

About our client:

Our client is an innovative and sustainable nonprofit organization that generates funding for job training programs, employment placement services, and other community-based initiatives by selling donated clothing and household items in over 3,300 retail stores across North America and through various e-commerce platforms.

About Matern Staffing:

For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.

Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.

Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.