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General Trades Technician

CGL Facility Management, LLC

Halifax, VAJob$25–28.75/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$25–28.75/hr
Location
Halifax, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid In-State Driver's License, required

Job overview

The General Trades Technician provides general facility and building maintenance, including troubleshooting and routine repairs across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, and carpentry systems. The role responds to service requests, performs preventive and emergency maintenance, operates building systems and trade equipment, and follows safety and compliance procedures. It also includes on-call availability, driving for company business, and mentoring other technicians.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Maintenance, nice to haveHVAC Maintenance, nice to havePlumbing, nice to haveCarpentry, nice to haveBuilding Maintenance, nice to haveComputer Proficiency, requiredCommunication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredMultitasking, requiredPrioritization, requiredTeamwork, requiredWork Ethic, requiredReliability, requiredSelf-Motivation, requiredLifting 50 Pounds, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, required1 Year Building Maintenance Experience, nice to haveValid in-State Driver's License, requiredEPA 608 Certification, nice to haveSkilled Trade Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Hourly Range: $21.92 USD to $27.26 USD

Description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

CGL is a provider of justice facility planning, design, and program management and maintenance solutions to justice facilities and other public facilities throughout the U.S. and internationally. CGL Facility Management, LLC provides comprehensive contract facility maintenance services to commercial clients.

A Brief Overview The General Trades Technician will provide general maintenance to facilities and building maintenance. As Maintenance Technician, you will be a valuable member of the maintenance team. Responsible for checking, troubleshooting, and making routine repairs in the following areas: electrical, air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance areas. Work can include work in tight spaces depending on the maintenance requirement. What you will do

  • Performs general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment.

  • Responds to service requests, including but not limited to electrical, furnaces, lighting, HVAC systems, appliances, water heaters, disposals, general plumbing & fixtures, carpentry, painting, roofing, and other required maintenance items.

  • Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines operate smoothly, efficiently, and physical conditions of the buildings do not deteriorate.

  • Follows and adheres to an established preventive maintenance program for all heating and ventilation systems and perform the required maintenance including replacement of filters, etc.

  • Assists in emergency maintenance as required including sewage back-ups, water main and/or lateral breaks (dig to expose line, repair, and replace soil as needed), fires, other types of water leaks, appliance repairs, etc.).

  • Assembles, installs and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.

  • Checks blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs.

  • Installs, maintains, evaluates, and repairs any components of the facility’s systems.

  • Operates plant equipment and building automation systems.

  • Maintains equipment such as tools, gauges, snakes, drills, etc., in ready repair. Operates trade related tools and equipment; maintains/assists an accurate inventory of all materials and tools.

  • Understands the proper use of equipment and chemicals and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Reads and utilizes blueprints, plans, drawings, and sketches to determine the work to be performed and resources required.

  • Maintains a clean and safe workplace and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and according to the standards of CGL Facility Maintenance standards, OSHA requirements, and client’s needs.

  • Handles hazardous materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner. Observes all safety practices and regulations.

  • Ensures all maintenance conforms to qualify standards and designated timeliness.

  • Completes all required compliance, safety and developmental training as assigned.

  • Is available for on call services as needed.

  • Trains other technicians with unlike skillset some basics of the trade and provide mentorship, oversight and direction.

  • Must put in work orders into the CMMS system per CGL policy.

  • This position requires driving for the Company using either 1) a Company vehicle, at any frequency from Rarely to Constantly; or, 2) a Personal or Rental vehicle to conduct Company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.

Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Qualifications

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Have general knowledge of the following maintenance trades/skills: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.

  • Perform work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical work, as well as to lift weights of up to 50 pounds regularly and above 50 pounds occasionally.

  • Willing and able to work occasional on-call shifts.

  • Must be a team player, have strong work ethic, positive attitude, and reliable.

  • Must be computer proficient.

  • Requires a self-motivated, team player who can multitask, and prioritize as well as demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact effectively with our clients.

Licenses and Certifications

  • DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State required.

  • EPA 608 Certification preferred.

  • Skilled Trade Certification preferred.

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The hiring range for this position is generally between $25.00 to $28.75 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the general Hiring Range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

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EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

How this job compares

Set against the 6,653 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–28.75/hr
  • Virginia median$28–35/hr122 hourly ranges
  • US median$27–34/hr3,077 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26.88/hr, is 17% below the Virginia median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the middle half of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 200 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Virginia and 6,653 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 3,787 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,129 of the 6,653 open Maintenance Technician jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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