Maintenance Jobs in Virginia
Maintenance jobs in Virginia are concentrated in property management, manufacturing, government facilities, and the defense sector, with steady demand from entry-level technicians through senior facilities managers. The busiest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where large employers like Dominion Energy, Amazon, and the U.S. Department of Defense maintain extensive facilities portfolios. HVAC systems, electrical maintenance, and preventive maintenance program management are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location:
- Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Lead Electrical Reliability for a Steel Mill $115K-$130K + Bonus + Relocation Assistance within the U.S. | Leadership Role - Day Shift
At Gerdau, you'll have the opportunity to lead a skilled electrical maintenance team, influence reliability strategy, and drive continuous improvement across critical production systems. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll partner directly with plant leadership and have the support, resources, and technology needed to improve equipment performance and develop your team.
Why Join Gerdau?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stable, growing company investing in equipment reliability and predictive maintenance technologies
- Opportunity to lead meaningful improvements in a highly automated industrial environment
As the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead a team responsible for electrical maintenance and reliability across plant systems. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance leadership to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and create a safe, high-performing work environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and develop electrical maintenance personnel
- Improve equipment reliability through predictive and preventive maintenance programs
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical and mechanical equipment issues
- Drive safety, environmental, quality, and operational excellence initiatives
- Partner with operations to minimize downtime and maximize plant performance
- Coach and develop employees through training, mentoring, and hands-on leadership
- Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, and root cause failure analysis
- Monitor performance metrics and implement action plans to achieve business objectives
- Manage routine maintenance activities, work execution, and reliability improvements
- Participate in outage planning, major repairs, and capital improvement projects
What We're Looking For
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field OR HS Diploma/GED and 5+ years of job-related work experience in lieu of degree.
- 3+ years of leadership experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, steel, metals, mining, pulp and paper, chemical processing, power generation, or related heavy industry
- Experience leading electrical maintenance or reliability teams
- Knowledge of predictive, preventive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices
- Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, controls, and power distribution equipment
- Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills
- Ability to build relationships across maintenance, operations, and engineering teams
Preferred
- Experience with overhead cranes, utilities, mobile equipment, substations, switchyards, HVAC systems, or industrial environmental systems
- Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms
- Experience in steel manufacturing or other heavy industrial environments
Leadership Opportunity
This is primarily a day-shift leadership position with off-hours support for critical maintenance activities, outages, and operational emergencies.
If you're an electrical maintenance leader who enjoys developing people, improving reliability, solving complex technical challenges, and making a visible impact on plant performance, we'd like to talk with you.
today and help shape the future of steel manufacturing at Gerdau.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Location:
- Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Lead Electrical Reliability for a Steel Mill $115K-$130K + Bonus + Relocation Assistance within the U.S. | Leadership Role - Day Shift
At Gerdau, you'll have the opportunity to lead a skilled electrical maintenance team, influence reliability strategy, and drive continuous improvement across critical production systems. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll partner directly with plant leadership and have the support, resources, and technology needed to improve equipment performance and develop your team.
Why Join Gerdau?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stable, growing company investing in equipment reliability and predictive maintenance technologies
- Opportunity to lead meaningful improvements in a highly automated industrial environment
As the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead a team responsible for electrical maintenance and reliability across plant systems. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance leadership to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and create a safe, high-performing work environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and develop electrical maintenance personnel
- Improve equipment reliability through predictive and preventive maintenance programs
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical and mechanical equipment issues
- Drive safety, environmental, quality, and operational excellence initiatives
- Partner with operations to minimize downtime and maximize plant performance
- Coach and develop employees through training, mentoring, and hands-on leadership
- Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, and root cause failure analysis
- Monitor performance metrics and implement action plans to achieve business objectives
- Manage routine maintenance activities, work execution, and reliability improvements
- Participate in outage planning, major repairs, and capital improvement projects
What We're Looking For
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field OR HS Diploma/GED and 5+ years of job-related work experience in lieu of degree.
- 3+ years of leadership experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, steel, metals, mining, pulp and paper, chemical processing, power generation, or related heavy industry
- Experience leading electrical maintenance or reliability teams
- Knowledge of predictive, preventive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices
- Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, controls, and power distribution equipment
- Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills
- Ability to build relationships across maintenance, operations, and engineering teams
Preferred
- Experience with overhead cranes, utilities, mobile equipment, substations, switchyards, HVAC systems, or industrial environmental systems
- Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms
- Experience in steel manufacturing or other heavy industrial environments
Leadership Opportunity
This is primarily a day-shift leadership position with off-hours support for critical maintenance activities, outages, and operational emergencies.
If you're an electrical maintenance leader who enjoys developing people, improving reliability, solving complex technical challenges, and making a visible impact on plant performance, we'd like to talk with you.
today and help shape the future of steel manufacturing at Gerdau.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
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Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Maintenance Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance jobs across Virginia.
- EPA Section 608 certification required for roles involving refrigerants and HVAC systems
- Two or more years of hands-on facilities or building maintenance experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo or eMaint
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for multi-site or campus positions
- Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work in confined or elevated spaces
Maintenance Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance technician in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a single statewide maintenance license, but most employers expect relevant trade certifications before hiring. EPA Section 608 certification is required for any work involving refrigerants, and the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation issues licenses for electricians and HVAC contractors if you perform that work independently. Most technicians enter through a vocational program, community college certificate, or apprenticeship, then build credentials on the job.
Which companies hire maintenance technicians in Virginia?
Virginia maintenance roles are posted by Gates Hudson, Virginia Department of Transportation, and Virginia Tech and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense installations, data centers, and large property management portfolios means full-time, direct-hire positions are common rather than contract-only work.
Which Virginia cities have the most maintenance jobs?
Richmond, Norfolk, and Alexandria have the most maintenance openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's dense concentration of data centers, federal facilities, and commercial real estate drives the highest volume, while Richmond's manufacturing base and Hampton Roads' military installations and port infrastructure create consistent demand in those metros.
Are there remote maintenance jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Maintenance work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to a physical site, so most openings require an on-site presence. About 7% of maintenance openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be supervisory, planning, or CMMS administration roles rather than technician-level work.
How can I get hired as a maintenance technician in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a community college certificate program, with Northern Virginia Community College and Tidewater Community College both offering facilities maintenance and HVAC tracks designed for people starting out. Large property management companies and military base contractors in Virginia regularly hire maintenance assistants or groundskeepers as stepping-stone roles. Earning an EPA Section 608 certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge even without prior experience.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to maintenance jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, certifications, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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