
General Maintenance I - Smithfield Foods
Smithfield, VAFull-time$20–24/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Aramark is hiring a General Maintenance Technician I to support facility operations and building maintenance. The role handles general repairs and preventative maintenance, assists senior technicians with larger projects, responds to repair requests, and maintains tools, inventory, and work documentation. The Monday-Friday schedule may require travel between local facilities using a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement when applicable.
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Job Description
Aramark is hiring a General Maintenance Technician I to support facility operations and building maintenance at our sites. This position pays $20.00-$24.00 per hour and is ideal for candidates with commercial maintenance experience who enjoy hands-on work and solving everyday facility issues. In this role, you will handle general building repairs, including carpentry, plumbing, door repairs, preventative maintenance, and basic HVAC troubleshooting , while helping keep facilities safe and operational. You'll also assist senior maintenance technicians with larger maintenance projects, respond to repair requests, maintain tools and inventory, and document completed work. This is a Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM position that may require travel between multiple local facilities using your personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement when applicable. Candidates who are dependable, safety-focused, and experienced in facility maintenance, building maintenance, skilled trades, or maintenance technician work are encouraged to apply
Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $20.00 to $24.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform routine building maintenance and preventative maintenance activities across assigned facilities.
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Complete minor carpentry repairs, including doors, hardware, fixtures, and general building components.
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Perform basic plumbing repairs such as replacing fixtures, clearing minor clogs, and addressing routine maintenance issues.
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Troubleshoot and assist with HVAC, electrical, and general maintenance repairs as needed.
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Assist experienced technicians with larger repair and maintenance projects.
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Respond to work orders and emergency maintenance situations in a timely manner.
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Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventory counts, and equipment documentation.
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Track, organize, and care for company tools and maintenance equipment.
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Travel between assigned facilities as needed using a personal vehicle.
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Mileage reimbursement is provided when applicable.
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Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Work collaboratively with operations teams, customers, and fellow maintenance employees.
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
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Commercial maintenance, building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or related maintenance experience.
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Experience performing general repairs such as carpentry, plumbing, door repairs, or preventative maintenance.
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Basic knowledge of HVAC troubleshooting, electrical systems, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
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Ability to work a consistent Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM schedule.
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Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for travel between facilities.
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Ability to follow safety procedures and work safely around maintenance-related hazards.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, stand, and walk for extended periods during the workday.
Preferred
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HVAC Certification.
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Experience supporting commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, or industrial facilities. (Based on hiring manager preference for commercial maintenance experience.)
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Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or maintenance work order systems.
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).
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About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .
How this job compares
Set against the 6,689 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20–24/hr
- Virginia median$28–34/hr112 hourly ranges
- US median$27–34/hr3,063 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $22/hr, is 32% below the Virginia median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 189 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Virginia and 6,689 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Amazon17 open
- Huntington Ingalls Industries10 open
- Aerotek9 open
- Experience
- Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (3,813 postings).
- Education
- 22 of the 6,689 open Maintenance Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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