General Maintenance Worker at Facility Services Management Inc. in Fort Detrick, Maryland

Maintenance Mechanic

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems and working with a variety of building systems? We're looking for a dependable Maintenance Mechanic to join our facilities team and help maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operations. If you take pride in your craftsmanship, enjoy diverse work, and thrive in a team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Maintenance Mechanic performs general maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance on commercial buildings, equipment, and facility systems. This position requires practical knowledge and experience in multiple skilled trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and basic electrical work. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional service while supporting mission-critical facility operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on commercial buildings, equipment, and facility systems.
• Replace belts and filters on air handling units and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Patch and repair drywall, plaster, ceilings, and interior wall surfaces.
• Repair or replace sinks, toilets, water coolers, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces, equipment, and facility structures as needed.
• Repair concrete floors, sidewalks, curbs, stairs, and other masonry surfaces.
• Inspect buildings and identify maintenance issues requiring corrective action.
• Perform minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Complete work orders accurately and maintain maintenance records in a timely manner.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Support other maintenance personnel and perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in building maintenance, facility maintenance, or a related skilled trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and basic electrical repairs.
• Ability to safely operate common maintenance tools and equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass a local background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI/LAC) security clearance after hire.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative maintenance team.

Why join our team?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable, year-round employment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful work maintaining facilities that support essential government operations

If you're a dependable maintenance professional who enjoys working with your hands and making a difference every day, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help keep our facilities safe, efficient, and mission-ready.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.