• General Building Maintenance Worker I

    Fairfax County Sheriff's Office (Fairfax, VA)


    General Building Maintenance Worker I

     

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    General Building Maintenance Worker I

     

    Salary

     

    $46,384.00 - $77,305.49 Annually

     

    Location

    ALEXANDRIA (LN29), VA

    Job Type

     

    FT Hourly W BN

     

    Job Number

     

    25-01141

     

    Department

     

    Facilities Management

     

    Opening Date

     

    06/07/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    6/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

     

    Pay Grade

    S16

    Posting Type

     

    Open to General Public

     

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    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 Personnel. A flexible working schedule is required as well as overtime, call-back, and on-call. This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions available in multiple locations.

     

    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 in interpersonal relationships;

     

    Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on a County motor vehicle.

     

    Employment Standards

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Any combination of education and experience 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 Driver's 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:

    + 3 years or more of commercial building maintenance experience

    + Strong knowledge and experience with carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting in commercial buildings

    + 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 bend, stoop, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for an extended period of time. 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. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

    SELECTION PROCEDURE:

    Panel interview and may include exercise.

     

    The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to 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. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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