Senior Operations & Maintenance Specialist (Secret Clearance)

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Specialist / Senior with an active Secret Clearance to oversee campus facilities in the Washington, D.C. area.

You will inspect building systems, plan preventive maintenance, document deficiencies, and recommend rehabilitation and modernization efforts to ensure readiness and code compliance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of O&M experience, knowledge of federal facility management standards, and a bachelor's degree in Facility

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 10+ years campus operations and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of facility systems and maintenance best practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to develop plans, reports, and provide technical guidance.
• Familiarity with federal facility management standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive inspections of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety).
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and support requirements.
• Document deficiencies, code violations, and deferred maintenance.
• Provide recommendations for rehabilitation, repair, and modernization.
• Support potential or actual transition of O&M responsibilities or ownership from GSA to DHS.
• Ensure facility readiness, safety, and code compliance.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

10+ years experience

Facility systems knowledge

Communication

Planning & reporting

Federal standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management/Engineering/Building Sciences

Certifications: FMP/CFM (preferred)

Job description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Operations & Maintenance Specialist / Senior with an active Secret Clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive inspections of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety).
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and support requirements.
• Document deficiencies, code violations, and deferred maintenance.
• Provide recommendations for rehabilitation, repair, and modernization.
• Support potential or actual transition of O&M responsibilities or ownership from GSA to DHS.
• Ensure facility readiness, safety, and code compliance.

Experience/Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Minimum 10 years of experience in campus operations and maintenance
• Subject matter expertise in facility systems and maintenance best practices.
• Effective communicator and team member.
• Ability to develop plans, reports, and provide technical guidance.
• Familiarity with federal facility management standards.

Preferred Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Building Sciences, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM)).

*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 [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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