General Building Maintenance Worker I

General Building Maintenance Worker I

Salary

$48,257.87 - $84,451.33 Annually

Location

MERRIFIELD CENTER, 8221 WILLOW OAKS CORPORATE DR., FAIRFAX (HH12), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01144

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

08/01/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S16

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

Performs general repair and maintenance of architectural and structural systems in county buildings. Items such as doors, windows, floors, walls, ceiling stairs, office furniture, shelving, roof repairs and other related work. Safely operates, cleans, maintains and stores a variety of stationery and hand tools, inspects facilities to identify architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing deficiencies, also conducts building safety inspections. Prepares work requests for all necessary architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs and maintenance, coordinates with facility users to correct deficiencies in building systems.

Note: This position is designated as Essential Services Personnel. A flexible working schedule is required as well as overtime, call-back, and on-call.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices and tools used in the building maintenance and construction trades;
• Knowledge of the common hazards and necessary safety precautions;
• Skill in the use of tools, equipment, materials pertinent to the trades;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, diagrams and manufacturers manuals;
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on a County motor vehicle.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Completion of the tenth grade; plus, completion of an acceptable apprentice-level training program in a specific trade with one year of experience performing building maintenance, repair and/or construction work independently, or two years of varied and responsible full performance-level experience in building maintenance, repair or construction trades.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid drivers license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years or more of commercial building maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting in commercial buildings
• Experience performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting in building maintenance.
• Ability to maintain records
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions
• Knowledge of basic maintenance principles, practices, materials, and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to climb extension ladder and scaffolds up to 50 ft. Must be able to lift up and carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance of dolly, lift or staff. Must be able to stoop, bend and work in tiring/uncomfortable conditions for extended periods of time. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.govEEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 10th grade
• 10th to less than 12 grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Have you completed an apprentice level or vocational Training Program in a specific trade?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate which trade programs you have completed. Check all that apply.

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Electrical
• None of the above

04

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have performing building maintenance, repair and/or construction work independently?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two or more years

06

How many years of full-time equivalent full performance level experience do you have in building maintenance, repair or construction trades?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent commercial building maintenance experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have performing carpentry work in building maintenance?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have performing plumbing work in building maintenance?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have performing painting in building maintenance?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

11

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have performing electrical work in building maintenance?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

12

The physical requirements of the position include: ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance of dolly, lift or staff and climb ladders and scaffolds up to 50 feet. Are you willing and able to perform these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

13

The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs. Are you will and able to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

14

This position is considered essential personnel during inclement weather and other declared emergencies. Flexible working schedule and site location rotations are required as well as overtime, call-back and on-call. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm