Commercial Maintenance Technician | Chesapeake, VA

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Engineering Middle River , Maryland Contract To Hire  Nov 6, 2026

Position Title:
Commercial Maintenance Technician

Location:

Chesapeake, VA
Clearance Requirements:
None
Shift: 1st Shift – Mon – Fri
Employment:
Contract to Hire
Pay Rate:
Competitive, based on experience

Seneca Resources is seeking a Commercial Maintenance Technician for a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting multiple commercial properties. This role performs preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance across customer sites, using a company vehicle, tools, and mobile technology to complete work orders and maintain facilities to a high standard.

The ideal candidate is a skilled general maintenance professional with experience across multiple building trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, roofing, HVAC, and related facility maintenance. This is a customer-facing position requiring strong communication, sound troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

• Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, service inspections, and asset inspections in accordance with work orders and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems, equipment, fixtures, and grounds.
• Complete minor plumbing repairs, including toilets, urinals, faucets, valves, sensors, and automatic flush systems.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance permitted by applicable state laws, including replacing fixtures, switches, outlets, bulbs, ballasts, and sockets.
• Perform carpentry, drywall repair, painting, wall and floor repairs, door maintenance, and general building upkeep.
• Support maintenance of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Use tablets, smartphones, Microsoft Office, email, and business systems to access work orders, document services, submit reports, record images, and complete timesheets and expense reports.
• Obtain materials and supplies needed to complete assignments.
• Provide professional, timely communication to customers and internal support teams.
• Develop estimates for larger projects and services when needed.
• Complete required safety and compliance training and participate in weekly safety meetings.
• Travel locally between commercial properties and customer sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Two to five years of commercial building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or general maintenance experience; equivalent training, education, or trade experience may be considered.
• Experience with minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall, HVAC, or other building trades.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building mechanical systems and equipment.
• High school diploma, trade certification, degree, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Applicable trade licenses or certifications, as required by law or assignment.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to read and understand safety policies, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and small groups.
• Proficiency using handheld mobile devices, work-order management systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, applicable building codes, government regulations, and workplace safety practices.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize service requests, complete work orders on time, and maintain a customer-focused approach.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally between properties.
• Availability to work 1st shift, Monday through Friday.

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