General Maintenance Worker with Security Clearance

The Building People; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

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 Worker for an on-site Norfolk, VA position. You will perform general maintenance and repair across multiple trades and support furniture installation and reconfiguration projects.

The role requires English proficiency, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a government background check. This on-site posting at Norfolk Naval Weapons Station emphasizes safety, compliance, and collaborative work with government personnel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance/repair experience across trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.
• Proficient in oral and written English communication.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass government background investigation/clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings.
• Provide furniture installation and reconfiguration for systems furniture and benches.
• Follow local guidance and FAR regulations.
• Maintain and organize warehouse for efficiency and safety.
• Operate vehicles to transport materials between sites.
• On-site role at Naval Weapons Station in Norfolk, VA.

Skills

Maintenance & repair

English communication

Valid driver’s license

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 include installation of the associated furniture's electrical wiring harnesses, power poles, and base in-feeds.
• Follows local guidance and FAR regulations.
• Responsible for vehicle safety regulations and daily inspections.
• Work 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.
• The position is an ON-SITE position and will require being in Norfolk, VA at the Naval Weapons Station.

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.
• Highschool 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.
• 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 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. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.