Maintenance Tech/Laborer

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 agenciesmaking 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. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Facilities Management

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

Project Management & Engineering

Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design

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

The General Maintenance Technician supports a secure federal facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) program by performing general maintenance, locksmithing, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and service call response activities within a mission-critical facilities environment in Northern Virginia.

This position is responsible for supporting daily facilities operations involving doors, locks, hardware, carpentry, plumbing fixtures, interior repairs, signage, painting, lighting, and general building systems maintenance. The technician supports operational readiness by responding to service calls, completing preventive maintenance activities, maintaining maintenance records, and supporting emergency response operations in accordance with contract requirements and Government standards.

The General Maintenance Technician works closely with site leadership, maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and Government representatives to support daily operations within a secure TS/SCI environment.

Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal facilities maintenance operations.

Experience performing general maintenance and repair activities involving doors, locks, hardware, lighting, plumbing fixtures, carpentry, painting, and related building systems.

Experience responding to service calls and performing preventive maintenance activities.

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.

Ability to maintain maintenance records and service call documentation.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve general maintenance deficiencies and operational issues.

Ability to work in a secure federal facilities environment and support emergency response activities as required.

Fully conversant in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Experience supporting DoD, IC, or other cleared federal facilities environments.

Experience supporting TS/SCI or mission-critical facilities operations.

Experience performing locksmithing activities involving mechanical and electronic locking systems.

Familiarity with preventive maintenance scheduling and CMMS systems such as Maximo/FEM.

Experience supporting emergency response and after-hours maintenance operations.

Experience supporting facilities maintenance contracts in a performance-based environment.

Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Medical & Rx

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

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. The Building People