General Maintenance Worker

The Building People; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A maintenance services provider is seeking a full-time General Maintenance Worker in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities include performing general maintenance and repairs of buildings and equipment, installing and reconfiguring furniture, and maintaining warehouse organization. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. The position is on-site and requires a government background check. Competitive benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to pass government background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings.
• Provide furniture services including installation and reconfiguration.
• Organize and maintain the warehouse for efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance and repair

Communication in English

Driving skills

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Description/Job Summary

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time General Maintenance Worker (GMW). The General Maintenance Worker will perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.

The GMW provides furniture services including the installation of new systems furniture, case goods furniture, and technical workbenches as well as the breakdown and reconfiguration of existing systems furniture, case goods, and technical workbenches. Installing or reconfiguring systems furniture and technical workbenches includes installation of the associated furniture's electrical wiring harnesses, power poles, and base in-feeds.

The position is an ON‑SITE position and will require being in Arlington, VA at the Reagan Washington Airport.

• Follows local guidance and FAR regulations
• Responsible for vehicle safety regulations and daily inspections
• Works with senior government personnel and management for the purposes of controlling material for various project goals and deadlines
• Maintain and organize warehouse for efficiency and safety
• Operate multiple types of vehicles in the delivery of materials between various sites
• Ensure loading bays remain organized and free of clutter

Required Experience/Skills

• Two (2) years of experience, to include: performing maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skills in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work
• Shall have proficiency in oral and written communication in English.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to successfully pass government background investigation/clearance.
• High school Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience

Three (3) years of experience conducting a variety of tests to determine type and quality of recyclable materials, storing recyclable materials for maximum convenience of handling preparatory to shipment and for protection from deterioration, operating forklifts to transport and stock loaded pallets in warehouses, preparing receipts and reports concerning materials collected, assisting in performing preventive maintenance, minor repairs and lubrication of machinery, and disassembling scrap material using hand tools.

• 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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