General Maintenance Technician

Complete Building Services • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The General Maintenance Technician (Rover) responds to maintenance calls across campus, inspects building systems, and performs routine repairs. The role provides technical support for HVAC, mechanical, and refrigeration equipment to ensure proper system operation, and assists with emergency repairs and after-hours response as needed.

The Technician diagnoses and repairs HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems; operates, installs, repairs, replaces, and troubleshoots main air and distribution systems; and performs maintenance on chillers, pumps, fans, valves, compressors, heat pumps, exhaust fans, ductwork, and air supply systems. The role also conducts building inspections, adjusts airflow and volume, assists with preventive maintenance and minor fabrication or system modifications, triages emergency calls, and maintains service records. Work is performed on standard shifts with on-call responsibilities for after-hours maintenance. The listed salary is $43.06.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in general maintenance or HVAC operations.
• Basic proficiency in CMMS and BMS software.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training in HVAC, mechanical systems, or facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance calls, including after-hours emergencies and service requests.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems to ensure continued operation.
• Conduct building inspections, identify maintenance issues, and report findings.
• Operate, install, repair, replace, and troubleshoot main air and distribution systems.
• Perform maintenance on chillers, pumps, fans, valves, compressors, heat pumps, exhaust fans, ductwork, and air supply systems.
• Conduct balancing, volume control, and airflow adjustments to optimize HVAC performance.
• Triage emergency maintenance calls and determine urgency and the best course of action.
• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks to minimize system failures and downtime.
• Work with the General Maintenance Supervisor to address high-priority maintenance needs.
• Assist with minor fabrication work and system modifications as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and service reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Flexible vacation time.
• Commuter benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement for education and certifications.
• Employee discount programs, including hotels and partner vendor products.
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free financial consultants, therapists, and attorneys.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED