Building Maintenance Crew Member (General Building Maintenance Worker II)

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Fh22), VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference – join our team to empower communities and build futures! The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development works in partnership with the Redevelopment and Housing Authority to serve the people of Fairfax County by creating housing opportunities to promote inclusive and thriving communities. Help make our vision of a community everyone can afford to call home a reality! This position works within the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH), a division of Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and ensures the county’s homeless shelters, group homes, and other supportive housing are maintained in a high standard. Responds to daily work orders in various homes, involving general building maintenance from all trades - carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and painting. Ensures the lawns are mowed and raked/free from debris regularly and driveways and sidewalks free of snow in the winter. The Facility Maintenance Team is also responsible for preventive maintenance. No two days are ever the same—work order needs vary from general painting to drywall repair, to electrical repair, to plumbing needs. This position will be able to do it all. Make a difference in the lives of many in Fairfax County by ensuring their home is safe and everything is in working order.

Requirements

Completion of the tenth grade.
Completion of an acceptable apprentice-level training program in a specific trade with two years of full performance-level experience in building maintenance, repair and/or construction trades work; OR three years of full performance level experience in two or more skilled trades related to building maintenance and repair work.
Valid driver's license (Required at the time of application).
Ability to drive a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to read information on a computer monitor; distinguish between colors; effectively communicate; operate keyboard-driven equipment and computer.
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle materials with manual dexterity.
Must be available to work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime, as required.
Must pass a pre-employment medical physical.
Ability to frequently move and position self to handle work orders using a variety of power tools, hand tools and/or lawn tools and equipment.
Ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
May be required to move materials and/or equipment up to 50 pounds, which may exceed 50 pounds with assistance of other staff or equipment.

Nice To Haves

Over three years’ experience in repairing and installing residential plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Over three years’ experience using construction tools and equipment, as well as general carpentry, drywall installation and painting.
Over three years’ experience working in occupied residential properties and interacting directly with clients.
Over three years’ experience addressing work orders with a high level of competency and understanding about the population that is being served.
Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Respond to daily work orders in various homes, involving general building maintenance from all trades - carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and painting.
Ensure lawns are mowed and raked/free from debris regularly.
Ensure driveways and sidewalks are free of snow in the winter.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Address work order needs ranging from general painting to drywall repair, electrical repair, and plumbing needs.