General Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: General Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on conducting detailed physical inventories of operations and maintenance equipment and facility assets at military installations. You will identify, inspect, and document a wide range of building systems and equipment, using digital tools to maintain accurate records while working safely in diverse facility environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough physical inventories of operations and maintenance (O&M) equipment and facility assets at military installations.

• Identify, inspect, document, and catalog mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems equipment throughout assigned facilities.

• Record detailed asset information, including manufacturer, model number, serial number, condition, and physical location for each item.

• Use tablets, laptops, and inventory management software to input, update, and maintain accurate asset records.

• Travel between project locations as needed to complete inventory assignments across multiple facilities.

• Work safely in mechanical rooms, rooftops, utility spaces, crawl spaces, and occupied facilities, following all safety protocols.

• Access roofs, ladders, and confined spaces as required to locate and document equipment in hard-to-reach areas.

• Follow all military installation access and security requirements while working on-site in secure environments.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician.

• Strong ability to identify HVAC and building equipment within a facility, including electrical panels, fuses, exit signs, lights, wires, HVAC units, VAV boxes, generators, and similar components.

• Comfort working in mechanical rooms, rooftops, utility spaces, crawl spaces, and other non-office environments.

• Ability to travel between project locations in Washington, D.C. and Bethesda as required.

• Capability to climb ladders and access roofs and confined spaces safely.

• Attention to detail when inspecting, documenting, and cataloging equipment and assets.

• Ability to follow established access and security requirements in controlled facilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with inventory management processes and asset tracking practices.

• Experience using tablets, laptops, and inventory management software to record and manage data.

• General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.

• Strong observational and documentation skills to accurately capture equipment information and conditions.

Why Work Here?

This long-term contract role offers stability through May 2027 and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects within high-profile facilities. You will gain valuable experience with complex building systems and secure environments while working with modern digital tools. The position provides ongoing exposure to diverse sites and technical equipment, supporting professional growth and skill development over an extended period.

Work Environment

You will work primarily in military buildings located in Washington, D.C. and Bethesda. The role involves frequent movement throughout facilities, including climbing ladders, entering crawl spaces, accessing roofs, and working in mechanical rooms and utility spaces. You will use tablets, laptops, and inventory management software in active, occupied buildings and secure environments, adhering to all safety and access protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.