General Maintenance Worker

The Building People; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is hiring a General Maintenance Technician to ensure operational readiness of facilities in Alexandria, Virginia. The technician performs essential maintenance tasks including locksmithing and preventive maintenance, ensuring compliance with government standards.

Candidates need a valid driver's license and EPA certification, coupled with experience in facilities maintenance. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience performing locksmithing activities is a plus.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records and service documentation.
• Experience supporting emergency response maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks including repairs and service calls.
• Support daily operations within a secure facilities environment.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities and maintain records.

Skills

Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal facilities maintenance operations

General maintenance and repair activities

Ability to use hand tools and power tools

Troubleshooting and resolving maintenance deficiencies

Fully conversant in English

Education

Valid Driver's License

EPA Certification Type I, II, or III

Tools

CMMS systems such as Maximo/FEM

Job 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.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

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.