General Building Maintenance Worker I

Fairfax County•Alexandria (Ln29), VA
•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general repair and maintenance of architectural and structural systems in county buildings, including doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, office furniture, shelving, and roofs. Safely operates, cleans, maintains, and stores stationary and hand tools. Inspects facilities for architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing deficiencies and conducts building safety inspections. Prepares work requests for necessary repairs and maintenance and coordinates with facility users to correct building-system deficiencies. The incumbent is considered essential personnel and may be assigned anywhere in the county on a daily basis. The work location and schedule may change at any time to meet business and operational needs. A flexible schedule and participation in callback and on-call duties are required. This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions at multiple locations. Some positions may be at the judicial complex, with assignments at the courthouse, Adult Detention Center, or nearby campus buildings.

Requirements

  • Completion of the tenth grade.
  • Either completion of an acceptable apprentice-level training program in a specific trade and one year of experience independently performing building maintenance, repair, and/or construction work, or two years of varied, responsible full-performance-level experience in building maintenance, repair, or construction trades.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Completion of a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the employer's satisfaction.
  • Ability to climb extension ladders and scaffolds up to 50 feet.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds with the assistance of a dolly, lift, or staff.
  • Ability to stoop, bend, and work in tiring or uncomfortable conditions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

  • Three or more years of commercial building maintenance experience.
  • Strong knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and painting in commercial buildings.
  • Experience performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and painting in building maintenance.
  • Ability to maintain records.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of basic safety precautions.
  • Knowledge of basic maintenance principles, practices, materials, and equipment.
  • Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

  • Repair and maintain architectural and structural systems in county buildings, including doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, furniture, shelving, and roofs.
  • Safely operate, clean, maintain, and store stationary and hand tools.
  • Inspect facilities for architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing deficiencies.
  • Conduct building safety inspections.
  • Prepare work requests for necessary architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs and maintenance.
  • Coordinate with facility users to correct building-system deficiencies.
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