General Maintenance Worker

The Building People; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to support a secure federal facilities O&M program in Northern Virginia, performing general maintenance, locksmithing, preventive and corrective tasks.

Responsibilities include responding to service calls, maintaining records, and working with site leadership to keep doors, locks, hardware, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and building systems in top condition.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting facilities maintenance operations in commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal environments.
• Experience performing general maintenance and repair on doors, locks, hardware, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and related systems.
• Experience responding to service calls and performing preventive maintenance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records and service call documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve general maintenance deficiencies and operational issues.
• Ability to work in a secure federal environment and support emergency response as required.
• Fluent English in speaking, reading, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, locksmithing, preventive and corrective maintenance in mission-critical facilities.
• Respond to service calls, complete preventive maintenance, and maintain maintenance records.
• Coordinate with site leadership, contractors, and government representatives to support daily operations.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Locksmithing

Carpentry

Painting & finishes

Electrical & lighting basics

Plumbing fixtures

Tool use

Recordkeeping / CMMS documentation

English proficiency

Tools

Maximo

FEM

Job description

Description/Job Summary

The General Maintenance Technician supports a secure federal facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) program by performing general maintenance, locksmithing, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and service call response activities within a mission-critical facilities environment in Northern Virginia.

This position is responsible for supporting daily facilities operations involving doors, locks, hardware, carpentry, plumbing fixtures, interior repairs, signage, painting, lighting, and general building systems maintenance. The technician supports operational readiness by responding to service calls, completing preventive maintenance activities, maintaining maintenance records, and supporting emergency response operations in accordance with contract requirements and Government standards.

The General Maintenance Technician works closely with site leadership, maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and Government representatives to support daily operations within a secure TS/SCI environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal facilities maintenance operations.
• Experience performing general maintenance and repair activities involving doors, locks, hardware, lighting, plumbing fixtures, carpentry, painting, and related building systems.
• Experience responding to service calls and performing preventive maintenance activities.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records and service call documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve general maintenance deficiencies and operational issues.
• Ability to work in a secure federal facilities environment and support emergency response activities as required.
• Fully conversant in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Required Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• EPA Certification Type I, II, or III required.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting DoD, IC, or other cleared federal facilities environments.
• Experience supporting TS/SCI or mission-critical facilities operations.
• Experience performing locksmithing activities involving mechanical and electronic locking systems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance scheduling and CMMS systems such as Maximo/FEM.
• Familiarity with OPSEC, TARP, AT Level I, and HSPD-12 compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting emergency response and after-hours maintenance operations.
• Experience supporting facilities maintenance contracts in a performance-based environment.
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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