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