Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work.

About one-quarter of the City’s square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Maintenance Worker position.

The Maintenance Worker performs skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance and repairs. You will review work orders, determine what repairs and materials are needed, and complete the work with general direction from your supervisor. Some assignments require reading sketches, layouts or blueprints. You will also let your supervisor know when a repair requires additional staff or specialized trade support.

Experience in building maintenance and repair, skill in at least one building trade, and working knowledge of related trades. You should know how to use and maintain the tools and equipment needed for the job, follow safety procedures, and read sketches and layouts. You should also be able to assess repair needs, communicate clearly with coworkers and building occupants, and ask for additional guidance or assistance when needed.

• Serve as the facilities contact for contractors performing trade, security and fire protection maintenance at City buildings, including secured facilities.
• Disassemble, modify and assemble office systems furniture; install pictures, artwork, clocks and signs.
• Perform rough and finish carpentry, including repairs to flooring, shelves, stairs, trim, counters, cabinets and gates; repair and install drywall, molding, plaster and ceiling components; and prepare and paint surfaces.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs as assigned, including replacing light bulbs and using electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Perform minor HVAC repairs and preventive maintenance, including replacing filters, cleaning equipment and maintaining clean mechanical rooms.
• Perform plumbing repairs such as clearing clogged drains and snaking lines; complete masonry repairs, caulking and window glass replacement.
• Install, replace and repair doors, windows and locking hardware, including sills, latches, door closers, panic bars, weather stripping, kick plates and handles.
• Perform general maintenance and cleanup, check generator fuel levels and support snow removal.
• Perform related work as required.

The Department of General Services takes pride in maintaining the spaces where our community lives, learns, works, and connects. We manage the City’s public facilities and real estate, helping keep buildings safe, well-maintained, and ready for City departments to provide services every day. Our team brings together people with different skills who take pride in their work and help each other solve problems.

We listen to our customers, respond to maintenance needs, and look for ways to improve our buildings and the services we provide. When you join DGS, your work supports the employees and residents who use City facilities every day. We are looking for people who work safely, take responsibility, and care about doing the job well.

High School Diploma or GED; completion of vocational school courses; some experience on a skilled level in…