General Maintenance Worker Jobs in Virginia
General Maintenance Worker jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where federal facilities, large healthcare systems, and commercial real estate operators drive steady demand across HVAC upkeep, plumbing, electrical systems, and general facility repair. Employers like Booz Allen Hamilton's facility operations teams, Inova Health System, and the Naval Station Norfolk civilian workforce maintain consistent openings at every level from entry-level handyperson to lead maintenance technician. Virginia's mix of government campuses, university facilities, and growing mixed-use developments keeps this one of the more active markets in the Mid-Atlantic region. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Overview
This is general maintenance work at the semi-skilled level. An employee in this class assists tradesmen in maintaining electric, HVAC, plumbing and associated fixtures and equipment. Also performs seasonal maintenance of lawns and playgrounds. Employee may perform minor repairs or simple tasks independently. Employees may be assigned various independent tasks in all categories of maintenance work such as masonry, carpentry, roofing, electrical, or plumbing. The employee follows strict procedures in the performance of assigned duties. Work is performed inside and outside of school buildings.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
- Performs routine maintenance tasks such as moving furniture and instructional materials, installs and repairs signs and fences, repairs curbs and pavements
- Assists technicians in maintaining fans, motors, air compressors, and plumbing equipment
- Assists tradesmen in trouble shooting minor electrical problems in fans, light fixtures, switches and receptacles, replaces parts and components as necessary. May perform some repairs independently
- Assists with repairs to doors, door locks, carpets, panic bars; replacing floor tiles; patching holes in walls and plaster, drywall finishing, painting and other corrosion protection
- Assists in identifying roof leaks and making roof repairs, performs basic carpentry
- Plows snow in winter and clears walkways, operates truck mounted salt/sand spreaders
- Prunes shrubs and trees, cuts grass, and performs other related landscape functions to include transporting and maintenance of power equipment for semi-annual change over
Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
Education
High School Graduate or GED
Experience
General Maintenance Work
Licenses and Certifications
Current valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to operate mobile information technology devices to receive and close out work assignments
- Ability to properly operate the tools, equipment, and materials required of the specific tasks assigned
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 months, 254 days, 8 hours per day
Salary Level: Universal /Scale B.1 - Level 5
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range:$23.98- $30.78
Collective Bargaining Unit: Non-Certified
Essential Personnel Disclosure
Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.
Job Overview
This is general maintenance work at the semi-skilled level. An employee in this class assists tradesmen in maintaining electric, HVAC, plumbing and associated fixtures and equipment. Also performs seasonal maintenance of lawns and playgrounds. Employee may perform minor repairs or simple tasks independently. Employees may be assigned various independent tasks in all categories of maintenance work such as masonry, carpentry, roofing, electrical, or plumbing. The employee follows strict procedures in the performance of assigned duties. Work is performed inside and outside of school buildings.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
- Performs routine maintenance tasks such as moving furniture and instructional materials, installs and repairs signs and fences, repairs curbs and pavements
- Assists technicians in maintaining fans, motors, air compressors, and plumbing equipment
- Assists tradesmen in trouble shooting minor electrical problems in fans, light fixtures, switches and receptacles, replaces parts and components as necessary. May perform some repairs independently
- Assists with repairs to doors, door locks, carpets, panic bars; replacing floor tiles; patching holes in walls and plaster, drywall finishing, painting and other corrosion protection
- Assists in identifying roof leaks and making roof repairs, performs basic carpentry
- Plows snow in winter and clears walkways, operates truck mounted salt/sand spreaders
- Prunes shrubs and trees, cuts grass, and performs other related landscape functions to include transporting and maintenance of power equipment for semi-annual change over
Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
Education
High School Graduate or GED
Experience
General Maintenance Work
Licenses and Certifications
Current valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to operate mobile information technology devices to receive and close out work assignments
- Ability to properly operate the tools, equipment, and materials required of the specific tasks assigned
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 months, 254 days, 8 hours per day
Salary Level: Universal /Scale B.1 - Level 5
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range:$23.98- $30.78
Collective Bargaining Unit: Non-Certified
Essential Personnel Disclosure
Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in general maintenance worker jobs across Virginia.
- High school diploma or GED recognized by the Virginia Department of Education
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and basic electrical systems and repairs
- Ability to hold or obtain EPA Section 608 certification for refrigerant handling
- Experience with preventive maintenance schedules and computerized maintenance management systems
- Valid Virginia driver's license for travel between facilities or work sites
- Physical ability to lift heavy equipment and work in confined or elevated spaces
General Maintenance Worker Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a general maintenance worker in Virginia?
Most Virginia employers require a high school diploma or GED and hands-on experience with basic building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Virginia does not issue a single state license for general maintenance workers, but technicians who handle refrigerants must hold EPA Section 608 certification, and those performing specific electrical work in some jurisdictions may need a Virginia tradesman's license issued through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Which companies hire general maintenance workers in Virginia?
Virginia general maintenance worker roles are posted by Loudoun County Public Schools, American Water, and Amentum and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal facilities, hospital networks, and large university campuses makes it a particularly broad hiring market for maintenance professionals at all experience levels.
Which Virginia cities have the most general maintenance worker jobs?
Leesburg, Norfolk, and Quantico consistently post the highest volume of general maintenance worker openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's density of federal contractors and corporate office campuses, Richmond's expanding healthcare and commercial real estate sector, and Hampton Roads' large military installations and port operations all generate ongoing facility maintenance demand that keeps these markets well above the state average.
Are there remote general maintenance worker jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. General maintenance work is fundamentally hands-on and on-site, so the field has very limited remote potential by its nature. About 0% of general maintenance worker openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those listings typically involve coordination, inspection scheduling, or facility management oversight rather than direct repair and maintenance work.
How can I get hired as a general maintenance worker in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a helper or maintenance assistant role at a large Virginia hospital system, university, or property management company, where on-the-job training is structured. Inova Health System, Virginia Commonwealth University facilities operations, and regional property management firms like Drucker and Falk hire maintenance helpers who train alongside experienced technicians. Earning an EPA Section 608 certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential edge even without years of experience.
Where can I find and apply to general maintenance worker jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to general maintenance worker jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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