General Maintenance Worker - NW Wash, DC
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Plumber, General Labor, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
General Maintenance Worker – Job Overview
FT 3–6-Month Assignment General Maintenance Worker in NW Wash, DCTrademasters, an award winning contractor, has over 30 years of industry experience and offers complete facility operations management, maintenance and repairs to millions of square feet of premium government buildings and office spaces and provides services for all the following systems or needs: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, call-desk operations, steam, boilers, UPS, generators, custodial, grounds, pest control, fire control systems, elevators, gates, bollards, service calls, architectural, structural and building systems.
This is a 3-6 Month Assignment with potential to be extended Salary: $25-$29/Hour – Based on Experience We have an excellent career opportunity for General Maintenance Worker, located in NW Washington, DC. We offer a generous compensation package above industry standards with benefit coverage beginning on your first day with us at Trademasters!
Schedule Monday to Friday 09:30am to 06:00pm (30min unpaid meal break) with flexibility for OT and schedule changes.
Salary: $25-$29/Hour – Based on Experience
Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe General Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems. Building systems include HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, masonry, flooring, and hardware.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ability to independently perform and document a variety of minor repairs on building equipment and systems including;
Minor repairs to Finishes Drywall touch-up painting and patching – walls, trim, and ceilings
Caulking and sealing Replacing floor tiles and carpet squares Replacing ceiling tiles and wall panels
Hanging and moving pictures and white boards, fixing holes Minor concrete repairs, filling cracks and other minor damage
Minor repairs to stairs and railings
Replace broken windowpanes
Hanging doors, installing new handles, locks, and push bars Electrical and lighting duties
Install replacement electrical receptacles, wires, and switches Install replacement electrical fixtures, motors, and fans Minor repairs and changing bulbs/tubes on light fixturesHVAC, Plumbing, and other Mechanical Systems Installing replacement plumbing fixtures like sinks, faucets, traps, toilets, Verify operational status of plumbing equipment such as water heaters and performing maintenance tasks Install replacement parts on plumbing assets
Minor repair to plumbing in bathrooms and showers Install replacement sections of pipe and fittings Use small snake to clear minor drains, like those in sinks, toilets, and bathroom floor drains. General maintenance on HVAC equipment, such as changing filters and belts
Cleaning system components, such as drain pans and outdoor coils
Replacing minor parts like motors and fans Assist Electricians, HVAC technicians, and Plumbers with major repairs and installations
Follow instructions when working under the supervision of Tradespeople Work safely and perform project housekeeping duties Perform General Duties Moving furniture, tools, materials, and other heavy items Receiving and documenting deliveries of project materials and parts
Organizing contractor work spaces and mechanical rooms and keeping work areas clean Putting tools and materials away after projects
Escorting vendors and other contractors as required Maintain standards of conduct, background check, drug-free workplace, Ability to accurately document and report on services performed
Dedicated to safety in the workplace
Mid-level tradesperson with (3) three years of related building maintenance experience Experience focused on drywall and painting is preferred Must be able to…
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