--- title: General Maintenance Worker at EMCOR Group description: EMCOR Group is hiring for the General Maintenance Worker role in Washington, DC. Pays $37.73 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/general-maintenance-worker-at-emcor-group-01a11ea0-513b-74ce-bd41-9956a89def67 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join EMCOR Group as General Maintenance Worker in Washington, DC. Pays $37.73 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/9lrs04.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [EMCOR Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/emcor-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Washington, DC | | **Salary** | $37.73/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 08, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** EMCOR Group sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for EMCOR Group. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $52,000 – $80,000 a year (median $64,000). ## Description ## About Us When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers. ## Job Summary **Job Summary:** EMCOR Government Services has an immediate need for a **General Maintenance Worker** **(GMW)** in **Washington, DC.** The GMW is responsible for performing efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems. Building systems include HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, hardware. #EGS#LI-JC1 ## Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Responsible for performing efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems. Building systems include HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, hardware. - Receives work assignments from CE or DCE and plans work to be performed, and obtains necessary tools, equipment, and materials. - Completes paperwork in a timely manner. - Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and employs service procedures and techniques. - Possesses knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools. - Responsible for the care of assigned equipment, tools. Responsible for keeping shop, equipment rooms, related mechanical areas and common area clean, organized and safe. - Inspects all areas of the building(s) and reports deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvement. - Project a positive appearance and attitude always. Demonstrate exemplary tenant relations, team spirit and respect of others - Serve on various shifts and to occasionally work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs. - Other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications - High School Diploma/ or equivalent - 2 years of building maintenance experience. - Must be able to acquire a CFC Universal - Must be able to acquire a GSA Public Trust Clearance (HSPD-12) ## Physical Demands The work requires the ability to lift and carry minimum of 50 lbs. to heavy items; to walk, climb stairs and able to work on ladders over 12 feet in length, bend and crouch, and to reach and pull to work on equipment; and to use hands, arms and legs in using the tools and materials of the trade. ## Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. ## Affirmative Action Policy Please review our Affirmative Action Policy. ## Notice to Prospective Employees Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. ## Geographic Disclosure $37.73 / HR ## Skills - Construction - HVAC - Building Management Systems (Bms) - Hand Tools - General Services Administration (Gsa) Contracting - Energy Infrastructure - Tenant Relations - Maintenance - Building Maintenance - Public Trust Clearance ## Related - [More jobs at EMCOR Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/emcor-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Maintenance & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Maintenance Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair/maintenance-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Specialty Trade Contractors](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/specialty-trade-contractors?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 31227 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19618 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs - [EMCOR Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/emcor-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1376 jobs ## Related pages - [Specialty Trade Contractors](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/specialty-trade-contractors?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 31227 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19618 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs - [EMCOR Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/emcor-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1376 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)