General Maintenance Worker

The Building People; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking General Maintenance Workers in Washington, DC to perform maintenance, repair, and upkeep tasks at government facilities. Responsibilities include conducting preventive maintenance, operating tools, and maintaining facility equipment.

This position requires knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry for minor repairs, along with a High School Diploma and OSHA 30-Hour Certification. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry for repairs.
• Ability to conduct preventative maintenance checks.
• Experience with manual labor tasks in a facilities maintenance setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs at government facilities.
• Maintain equipment and grounds, including records of work.
• Report hazardous conditions proactively.

Skills

Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry

Ability to use hand and power tools safely

Experience with minor repairs

Problem-solving skills

Ability to maintain records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

This position is for an upcoming need and we are accepting applications for this anticipated position.

The Building People, LLC seeks General Maintenance Workers to perform a variety of routine maintenance, repair, and upkeep tasks at government facilities. The General Maintenance Worker addresses minor repairs, conducts preventive maintenance, operates hand and power tools, maintains facility equipment and grounds, keeps records of maintenance work, and orders necessary supplies and parts. This position requires an ability to recognize when a job requires a licensed professional and to report hazardous conditions proactively.

Required Experience & Skills

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry sufficient to perform minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Experience performing repairs on minor issues such as leaky faucets, clogged drains, and broken fixtures
• Ability to repair and paint walls, windows, doors, floors, and woodwork
• Experience conducting routine preventive maintenance checks on equipment and systems, including replacing filters, lubricating parts, and performing related upkeep tasks
• Physical ability to perform manual labor including standing, walking, bending, carrying, and lifting
• Problem‑solving skills and attention to detail in a facilities maintenance environment
• Ability to maintain accurate records of maintenance work and manage supply and parts orders
• All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Prior experience performing general maintenance in a federal government facility, commercial office building, or similar institutional setting
• Familiarity with safety protocols and the ability to identify when a hazardous condition or complex repair requires escalation to a licensed tradesperson or supervisor

Required Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry Certification (required)

Preferred Education

• Vocational or technical training in plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, or a related maintenance trade
• Additional safety certifications or training relevant to general facility maintenance
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government
• 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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