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General Maintenance Worker

The Building People
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026 CLOSED ON 7/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Worker position at The Building People?

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC seeks General Maintenance Workers to perform a variety of routine maintenance, repair, and upkeep tasks at government facilities. The General Maintenance Worker addresses minor repairs, conducts preventive maintenance, operates hand and power tools, maintains facility equipment and grounds, keeps records of maintenance work, and orders necessary supplies and parts. This position requires an ability to recognize when a job requires a licensed professional and to report hazardous conditions proactively.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry sufficient to perform minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively
  • Experience performing repairs on minor issues such as leaky faucets, clogged drains, and broken fixtures
  • Ability to repair and paint walls, windows, doors, floors, and woodwork
  • Experience conducting routine preventive maintenance checks on equipment and systems, including replacing filters, lubricating parts, and performing related upkeep tasks
  • Physical ability to perform manual labor including standing, walking, bending, carrying, and lifting
  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail in a facilities maintenance environment
  • Ability to maintain accurate records of maintenance work and manage supply and parts orders
  • All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.

Preferred Experience & Skills

  • Prior experience performing general maintenance in a federal government facility, commercial office building, or similar institutional setting
  • Familiarity with safety protocols and the ability to identify when a hazardous condition or complex repair requires escalation to a licensed tradesperson or supervisor

Required Education

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (required)

Preferred Education

  • Vocational or technical training in plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, or a related maintenance trade
  • Additional safety certifications or training relevant to general facility maintenance
  • 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 reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com 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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