General Building Maintenance Worker II

General Building Maintenance Worker II

Salary

$52,893.57 - $92,563.74 Annually

Location

ADULT DETENTION CENTER, 10520 JUDICIAL DR, FAIRFAX (FJ23), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01149

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

08/01/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S18

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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. Performs more complex skilled trade work independently. 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.

The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and continuity of operations. A flexible working schedule is required as well as call-back and on-call. This position requires the incumbent to be issued a procurement card and necessitates adherence to all associated policies and procedures governing use of the card.

Note:

• Incumbent is considered essential personnel.
• This position is located at the judicial complex and work assigned could be at the County courthouse, Adult Detention Center or other surrounding buildings of the campus.
• This position can be assigned anywhere in the county daily.
• The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs.
• A flexible working schedule is required as well as call-back and on-call participation.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Considerable 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 and materials pertinent to the trades;
• Ability to lead a crew of skilled trades personnel;
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, manufacturers manuals and shop drawings;
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to estimate time and material needs, and determine when repair is not
• economically practical;
• Ability to perform routine clerical tasks and basic mathematical computations;
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on a motor vehicle.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; plus completion of an acceptable apprentice-level training program in a specific trade with two years of full performance-level experience in building maintenance, repair and/or construction trades work; or three years of full performance level experience in two or more skilled trades related to building maintenance and repair work.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid drivers 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:

• At least five years of experience in the commercial carpentry trade and with general knowledge of interior finishes.
• Knowledge in other trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC and/or architectural and structural systems.
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. Must be able to stoop, bend and work in tiring/uncomfortable conditions for extended periods of time. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home including (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 10th grade
• 10th to less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Have you completed an apprentice level or vocational Training Program in a specific trade?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate which trade programs you have completed. Check all that apply.

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Electrical
• None of the above

04

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of full-time equivalent full performance-level experience in building maintenance, repair and/or construction trades work do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two or more years

06

How many years of full-time equivalent full performance level experience in two or more skilled trades related to building maintenance and repair work do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three or more years

07

How many years of experience do you have working in the commercial carpentry trade?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

Are you proficient in any of the following Microsoft Office Suite applications? Check all that apply.

• Outlook (Composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organizing email messages into folders; managing contacts; scheduling appointments & meetings, managing tasks)
• Word (Knowledge of common functions such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; indenting paragraphs; using tabs and tables; inserting a hard page break; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; adding comments and tracking changes)
• Excel (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents; creating and modifying pivot tables; using formulas and links to other cells/worksheets)
• None of the above

09

This position is considered essential personnel which will require you to report to work during inclement weather and other declared emergencies The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and continuity of operations. A flexible working schedule is required as well as call-back and on-call. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

10

The physical requirements of the position include: ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance of dolly, lift or staff and climb ladders and scaffolds up to 50 feet. Are you willing and able to perform these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm