Facilities Maintenance Technician

Sparks Group is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for our client in Chantilly, VA. They are seeking a hands-on owner responsible for daily care, light maintenance, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and general upkeep of laboratory, office, common, and exterior-entry areas to maintain a clean, safe, and professional workplace.

• Facility Sanitation & Maintenance: Daily cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, window cleaning, trash/recycle removal, and surface care for restrooms, break rooms, offices, corridors, entryways, and sample receiving areas.

• Stocking & Inventory: Restock supplies in restrooms, break rooms, and cleaning areas; report inventory needs before depletion.

• Logs & Inspections: Maintain cleaning schedules, checklists, maintenance logs, and supply records; routinely inspect facilities to report safety concerns, leaks, damage, pest activity, or repair needs.

• Light Maintenance & Repairs: Perform light bulb replacement (using approved access equipment), minor plumbing (faucets, minor clogs), and basic hardware, furniture, fixture, or wall repairs within training scope; maintain basic tools, equipment, and ladders.

• Vendor Coordination: Schedule, monitor, and follow up with qualified external vendors for complex repairs outside scope; communicate status and open items to management.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify practical solutions to improve facility appearance, organization, and reliability.

• Safety & Compliance: Follow lab safety rules, chemical/product labels, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements, and PPE guidelines. Promptly respond to spills and leaks.

• Out of Scope: Do not perform energized electrical work, complex plumbing/HVAC, life-safety system repairs, or lab instrument servicing (escalate to management/vendors).

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: 1–3 years in commercial cleaning, custodial, or building maintenance (preferred); hands-on tool and repair experience (preferred); background in controlled environments (lab, healthcare, food, manufacturing) is a plus.

• Communication & Work Ethic: Detail-oriented, dependable, and punctual; strong written/verbal communication skills; able to follow instructions, prioritize urgent tasks, and work independently or in a team.

• Tech & Math Skills: Basic computer/mobile literacy (email, work-order, checklist, inventory systems); basic math skills for measuring and inventory tasks.

• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and repetitive hand/wrist motions; ability to lift, carry, push, or move up to 50 lbs; safe use of step stools and ladders.

• Work Environment: Lab, office, warehouse, and exterior areas. Occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals, biological materials, airborne particles, wet floors, and variable temperatures (PPE required).

• Clean, safe, fully stocked facility ready for daily operations.

• Prompt resolution or proper escalation of spills, leaks, lighting, plumbing, and facility repairs.

• Organized, safely maintained cleaning supplies and tools.

• Professional workplace environment with proactive communication across departments.

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This job is In-Person.

Pay Range: Hourly $17.80 to $24.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.