General Maintenance Worker

We are hiring for a General Maintenance Worker on behalf of our client, a premier facilities operations and infrastructure management contractor supporting large-scale government properties in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Temporary, 3 months with possible extension Location: Washinton, DC Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9:30A-6:00P, OT possible Compensation: $25-$30/Hour

Responsibilities

• Perform and document independent minor repairs, routine maintenance, and operational checks across commercial building systems and equipment.
• Patch, finish, and paint drywall across interior walls, trim, and ceilings, as well as apply caulking and weather sealing.
• Replace damaged floor tiles, carpet squares, ceiling tiles, wall panels, and windowpanes.
• Mount structural items including whiteboards, frames, pictures, and door hardware such as handles, commercial locks, and push bars.
• Complete minor masonry, concrete patching, stair restorations, and railing repairs.
• Install and repair electrical components such as receptacles, wiring, wall switches, light fixtures, ballasts, bulbs, small motors, and exhaust fans.
• Replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, faucets, traps, and toilets, and rebuild or replace damaged pipe sections and fittings.
• Inspect water heaters, monitor plumbing systems, and clear obstructions from sinks, floor drains, and toilets using specialized drain snakes.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on commercial HVAC units by replacing air filters, belts, system motors, fans, and clearing drain pans and outdoor coils.
• Assist master electricians, HVAC mechanics, and licensed plumbers with large-scale mechanical repairs, system retrofits, and equipment overhauls.
• Stage job sites, receive incoming trade materials, escort specialized external subcontractors, and maintain organized, code-compliant mechanical rooms.
• Log, track, and document completed work orders and service calls in accordance with client standards. Qualifications and Key Skills
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on commercial building maintenance or facility trade operations experience.
• Strong background and specialized proficiency in drywall patching, wall finishing, and painting.
• Ability to obtain or possess an active EPA Universal CFC certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance (OASAM badging requirement).
• Physical capacity to walk or stand up to 85% of the workday, climb ladders exceeding 12 feet, work in confined spaces, and routinely lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds.
• Acute sensory awareness to detect unusual odors related to chemical or mechanical system anomalies. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $25.00 - $30.00 Per Hour