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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
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$70k
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Maintenance Technician

Dogwood Industries LLC · Washington DC
$25 - $37 per hour

building industry, we'd love to speak with you! General Job Description Dogwood Industries LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team in Everett, WA. A successful candidate will demonstrate a h…

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Senior Floating Maintenance Technician

Horning Management LLC Corporation · Washington DC

Position Summary: The Senior Floating Maintenance Technician provides advanced maintenance support across multiple properties, traveling as needed to cover staffing gaps, assist with complex repairs, and ensure consisten…

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Quality Assurance Welding Inspector

Wagstaff Inc · Washington DC
$27 - $37 per hour

Wagstaff Description: Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day. As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy: Paid non-working holidays Mon…

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Maintenance Technician

Bishop Place Senior Living · Washington DC · Part-time
$18.5 per hour

insurance * Perks at Work * Employee Assistance Program * Voluntary benefits options About the Role We’re seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, repair, and upkeep of our community’s interior an…

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Maintenance Technician - The Stacks

Greystar · Washington DC
$21 - $23 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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Maintenance Technician - Baldwyn

Greystar · Washington DC
$24 - $27.75 per hour

estate business. To learn more, visit . JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Baldwyn has an immediate opening for an experienced Maintenance Technician! Our team members are high performers that care about customer service and exceed…

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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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