General Maintenance Worker

General Maintenance Worker

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies—making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our market offerings include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

The Building People, LLC seeks General Maintenance Workers to perform a variety of routine maintenance, repair, and upkeep tasks at government facilities. The General Maintenance Worker addresses minor repairs, conducts preventive maintenance, operates hand and power tools, maintains facility equipment and grounds, keeps records of maintenance work, and orders necessary supplies and parts. This position requires an ability to recognize when a job requires a licensed professional and to report hazardous conditions proactively.

Required experience and skills:

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry sufficient to perform minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Experience performing repairs on minor issues such as leaky faucets, clogged drains, and broken fixtures
• Ability to repair and paint walls, windows, doors, floors, and woodwork
• Experience conducting routine preventive maintenance checks on equipment and systems, including replacing filters, lubricating parts, and performing related upkeep tasks
• Physical ability to perform manual labor including standing, walking, bending, carrying, and lifting
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail in a facilities maintenance environment
• Ability to maintain accurate records of maintenance work and manage supply and parts orders
• All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.

Preferred experience and skills:

• Prior experience performing general maintenance in a federal government facility, commercial office building, or similar institutional setting
• Familiarity with safety protocols and the ability to identify when a hazardous condition or complex repair requires escalation to a licensed tradesperson or supervisor

Required education:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (required)

Preferred education:

• Vocational or technical training in plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, or a related maintenance trade
• Additional safety certifications or training relevant to general facility maintenance

Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications. Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government. Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.