Maintenance Worker

City of Alexandria, Virginia; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance and repair tasks across City facilities. You will review work orders, determine needed repairs, and complete tasks under supervisor guidance.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, some skilled maintenance experience, and a valid driver's license. Light reading of sketches and blueprints may be required, with evening or weekend shifts possible based on needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; vocational courses preferred.
• Some experience on a skilled level in building maintenance and repair work.
• Valid driver's license in state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as facilities contact for contractors performing trade maintenance in City facilities.
• Disassemble, modify, and assemble office systems furniture and install fixtures.
• Perform rough and finish carpentry, drywall, painting, and related repairs.
• Conduct electrical maintenance including bulb replacement and testing.
• Carry out plumbing, HVAC preventive maintenance and preventive inspections.
• Install, replace, and repair doors, windows, and locking hardware.
• Support generator fuel checks and snow removal; perform general maintenance and cleanup.

Skills

Building maintenance

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational school courses

Tools

Computerized work order system

Job description

MAINTENANCE WORKER

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City’s square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Maintenance Worker position.

An Overview

The Maintenance Worker performs skilled and semiskilled building maintenance and repairs. You will review work orders, determine what repairs and materials are needed, and complete the work with general direction from your supervisor. Some assignments require reading sketches, layouts or blueprints. You will also let your supervisor know when a repair requires additional staff or specialized trade support.

What You Should Bring

Experience in building maintenance and repair, skill in at least one building trade, and working knowledge of related trades. You should know how to use and maintain the tools and equipment needed for the job, follow safety procedures, and read sketches and layouts. You should also be able to assess repair needs, communicate clearly with coworkers and building occupants, and ask for additional guidance or assistance when needed.

The Opportunity – Examples of Work

• Serve as the facilities contact for contractors performing trade, security and fire protection maintenance at City buildings, including secured facilities.
• Disassemble, modify and assemble office systems furniture; install pictures, artwork, clocks and signs.
• Perform rough and finish carpentry, including repairs to flooring, shelves, stairs, trim, counters, cabinets and gates; repair and install drywall, molding, plaster and ceiling components; and prepare and paint surfaces.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs as assigned, including replacing light bulbs and using electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Perform minor HVAC repairs and preventive maintenance, including replacing filters, cleaning equipment and maintaining clean mechanical rooms.
• Perform plumbing repairs such as clearing clogged drains and snaking lines; complete masonry repairs, caulking and window glass replacement.
• Install, replace and repair doors, windows and locking hardware, including sills, latches, door closers, panic bars, weather stripping, kick plates and handles.
• Perform general maintenance and cleanup, check generator fuel levels and support snow removal.
• Perform related work as required.

About The Department

The Department of General Services takes pride in maintaining the spaces where our community lives, learns, works, and connects. We manage the City’s public facilities and real estate, helping keep buildings safe, well-maintained, and ready for City departments to provide services every day. Our team brings together people with different skills who take pride in their work and help each other solve problems. We listen to our customers, respond to maintenance needs, and look for ways to improve our buildings and the services we provide. When you join DGS, your work supports the employees and residents who use City facilities every day. We are looking for people who work safely, take responsibility, and care about doing the job well.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; completion of vocational school courses; some experience on a skilled level in building maintenance and repair work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; and possession of a valid driver's license by the state of their residence.

Preferred Qualifications

At least two years of building maintenance experience, including preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, buildings and facilities, with an understanding of applicable building codes. Experience using a computerized work order system to receive assignments, update work status, and document completed maintenance and repairs. Physical requirements and working conditions: This position requires lifting objects weighing more than 44 pounds with or without; standing for extended periods; pushing, pulling and reaching above the shoulders; repeated bending, crawling and climbing; and frequent walking indoors and outdoors, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may be performed in adverse conditions.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to drug testing, criminal background and medical screening- Fit for Duty. Outside of general business hours the Maintenance Worker will be required to work evening and weekend hours on a rotational base. The Department of General Services (DGS) is a first response department and as such all DGS employees are deemed essential or emergency personnel and maybe required to report to work when the City government is open with liberal leave or closed during emergencies. The Maintenance Worker position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the AFSCME Local 3001.

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.

01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED, vocational school coursework and some skilled building maintenance and repair experience; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of your residence?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have at least two years of building maintenance experience, including preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, buildings or facilities?

• Yes
• No

04
This position involves physical work, including lifting objects weighing more than 44 pounds, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, crawling, climbing and walking indoors and outdoors. Can you perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

05
This position may require shift work, evenings, weekends, holidays and snow or emergency response based on department needs, in addition to its regular schedule. Are you available to work the assigned schedule?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have experience using a computerized work order system to receive assignments, update work status, and document completed maintenance and repairs?

• Yes
• No

07
Which types of work have you performed? Select all that apply.

• Carpentry
• Drywall repair and painting
• Basic plumbing repairs
• Basic electrical maintenance
• HVAC preventive maintenance, such as changing filters
• Door, lock, and hardware repairs
• Office furniture assembly and installation
• None of the above