Maintenance Worker

City of Alexandria • Alexandria, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker performs skilled and semiskilled building maintenance and repairs for City facilities. The worker reviews work orders, determines needed repairs and materials, and completes assignments with general direction from a supervisor. Some work requires reading sketches, layouts, or blueprints. The worker communicates when repairs require additional staff or specialized trade support and may serve as the facilities contact for contractors working on trade, security, and fire protection maintenance, including at secured facilities.

The position is in the City of Alexandria’s Department of General Services, which manages public facilities and real estate and maintains buildings for City departments and the community. DGS employees are considered essential or emergency personnel and may be required to report during emergencies when City government is closed or operating with liberal leave. Outside general business hours, the worker is required to work evening and weekend hours on a rotational basis. The position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3001.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of vocational school courses.
• Some experience at a skilled level in building maintenance and repair work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence.
• Experience in building maintenance and repair, skill in at least one building trade, and working knowledge of related trades.
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain tools and equipment needed for the work, and ability to follow safety procedures.
• Ability to read sketches and layouts, assess repair needs, communicate clearly with coworkers and building occupants, and seek guidance or assistance when needed.
• Ability to lift objects weighing more than 44 pounds, stand for extended periods, push, pull, reach above the shoulders, bend repeatedly, crawl, climb, and walk frequently indoors and outdoors, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks, including drug testing, criminal background screening, and medical screening/fit-for-duty assessment.
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours on a rotational basis outside of general business hours.
• As an essential or emergency employee, ability to report to work during emergencies when City government is open with liberal leave or closed.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of building maintenance experience, including preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, buildings, and facilities.
• Understanding of applicable building codes.
• Experience using a computerized work order system to receive assignments, update work status, and document completed maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, determine required repairs and materials, and complete maintenance work with general direction from a supervisor.
• Serve as the facilities contact for contractors performing trade, security, and fire protection maintenance at City buildings, including secured facilities.
• Disassemble, modify, and assemble office systems furniture; install pictures, artwork, clocks, and signs.
• Perform rough and finish carpentry, including repairs to flooring, shelves, stairs, trim, counters, cabinets, and gates.
• Repair and install drywall, molding, plaster, and ceiling components; prepare and paint surfaces.
• Perform assigned electrical maintenance and repairs, including replacing light bulbs and using electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Perform minor HVAC repairs and preventive maintenance, including replacing filters, cleaning equipment, and maintaining clean mechanical rooms.
• Perform plumbing repairs such as clearing clogged drains and snaking lines; complete masonry repairs, caulking, and window glass replacement.
• Install, replace, and repair doors, windows, and locking hardware, including sills, latches, door closers, panic bars, weather stripping, kick plates, and handles.
• Perform general maintenance and cleanup, check generator fuel levels, and support snow removal.
• Notify a supervisor when repairs require additional staff or specialized trade support.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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