Skilled Trades · Washington, DC

Maintenance Technician jobs in Washington, DC

Maintenance technicians keep buildings and production equipment running, handling electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical repairs alongside scheduled preventive work.

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$23–$51/hr
Typical pay range
$70k
Median, full-time

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Maintenance Technician - Louis at 14th

Greystar · Washington DC
$27 - $29 per hour

from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect... ...standards, scope and specifications as required. Service Technician 3. Assists…

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Field Service Technician I

Canon U.S.A., Inc. · Washington DC

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…

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Maintenance Technician 2

NOVO Properties · Washington DC · Full-time

Maintenance Technician Under the direction of the Property Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing excellent resident service through daily maintenance projects as assigned by the direct supervis…

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Maintenance Technician III

Wilcox + Flegel · Washington DC · Full-time

Join our skilled maintenance team and take on a hands-on role where every day brings a new challenge across our company-owned sites and equipment! Work along-side our team of skilled technicians to continue growing and i…

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$27.46 per hour

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description The Maintenance Technician inspects, installs, repairs, and rebuilds a wide range of plant operating equipment by reading and interpreting equipment manuals, technical dr…

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Maintenance Technician

Clear Investment Group · Washington DC · Full-time
$25 - $30 per hour

Eagle Crest Apartments is Hiring Maintenance Technicians! The Maintenance Technician's primary duty is to perform repairs and conduct preventative maintenance throughout the apartment community. Job Title : Maintenance T…

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Maintenance Technician III

TalentHires · Washington DC · Full-time

Must Have *experience troubleshooting and light programming of PLC's *experience as a maintenance technician in a highly automated manufacturing facility Should be ok with shifts Summary of Position A Maintenance Technic…

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What maintenance technicians earn in Washington

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $23–$30 $48k–$62k
Journeyman $29–$38 $60k–$80k
Master / Lead $36–$51 $75k–$106k

Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Electrical troubleshootingMechanical repairBasic plumbing and HVACPreventive maintenanceCMMS work order systemsBlueprint and schematic readingWelding and fabrication basicsPrioritizing under pressure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

A production line is down and every minute costs money. Walk me through your response.

Show a calm sequence: make it safe, gather symptoms from the operator, isolate the fault, and communicate an honest ETA while you work.

What is your strongest trade area, and where are you still developing?

Multi-craft roles expect a spike and gaps. Name your strength with an example and show you are actively closing a specific gap.

How do you approach preventive maintenance versus reactive repairs?

Explain that disciplined PMs reduce breakdowns, and describe following schedules in a CMMS while still documenting what you find.

Describe your experience with electrical troubleshooting.

Be specific about voltages you work with, reading schematics, using a multimeter, and where your comfort level ends. Overclaiming here is dangerous.

Tell me about a repair where you had to improvise safely.

Pick a story where you made a temporary fix, flagged it clearly, and followed up with the proper repair. Judgment plus follow-through.

What CMMS or work order systems have you used?

Name them and mention your documentation habits. Managers rely on your notes for parts, history, and audits.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For maintenance technicians specifically — generic advice costs you here

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List your trade coverage explicitly: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and PLCs if applicable.

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Include certifications like EPA 608, OSHA 10/30, or boiler operator licenses.

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Quantify uptime or downtime reductions you contributed to on specific equipment.

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Name the CMMS platforms you have used, such as Maximo, Fiix, or UpKeep.

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Mention the environment: manufacturing plant, hospital, apartment complex, or commercial facility, since employers filter on it.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Maintenance Helper
02 Maintenance Technician
03 Senior Maintenance Technician
04 Maintenance Supervisor
05 Facilities Manager
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