29 skilled trades and maintenance jobs are open in Washington, DC area, on employers' own career pages, from 8 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch, Bozzuto and CarMax, with 20 of the 29. 110 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $51,000 to $80,434, with a median of $74,111. The places with the most are Fairfax, VA (5); DC Area, MD (3); Falls Church, VA (3). A typical posting has been open 14 days.
This page covers the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. It includes Fairfax, VA; DC Area, MD; Falls Church, VA, and 5 other places.
District of Columbia requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through USAJOBS (48%), Greenhouse (33%), Workday (20%).
Open skilled trades and maintenance jobs
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 16
Elevator Mechanic (Electronics) Supervisor
$99,320 to $115,960 a year45% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 14
Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor
$94,037 to $109,574 a year37% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
The position is in the Architect of the Capitol, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations Division, Mechanical Systems Branch.
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 13
Maintenance Mechanic
$68,328 to $88,670 a year6% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is at the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG). The USBG is a public garden in the legislative branch and was established by Congress in 1820.
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 9
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Worker
$64,896 to $75,379 a year5% below the median listed hereFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 8
Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor
$108,722 to $126,797 a year59% above the median listed hereFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 2
Pipefitter
$72,197 to $88,670 a year9% above the median listed hereFederal (USAJOBS)
The position is considered essential and is required to report during emergency closures.
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Sep 22
Painter
$68,328 to $79,893 a yearFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Sep 10
Elevator Mechanic (Electronics)
$79,768 to $93,059 a year17% above the median listed hereFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Aug 24
Electrician
$72,197 to $84,344 a year6% above the median listed hereOpen 57 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Mar 17
High Voltage Electrician
$79,768 to $93,059 a year17% above the median listed hereOpen 217 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is located within the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Utilities and Power Plant Operations.
Places covered
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Fairfax, VA | 5 |
| DC Area, MD | 3 |
| Falls Church, VA | 3 |
| Alexandria, VA | 2 |
| Bridgeport, AL | 1 |
| Frederick, MD | 1 |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 1 |
| The Gantry (DC), WA | 1 |
Places with their own page link to it.
Who is hiring skilled trades and maintenance in Washington, DC area
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch | 10 | $86,414 |
| Bozzuto | 6 | $51,000 |
| CarMax | 4 | |
| Greystar | 3 | |
| National Park Service, Department of the Interior | 2 | |
| Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations | 2 | |
| Dave & Buster's | 1 | |
| John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
How to apply
- Open the job from the list and read the requirements and the pay line.
- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many skilled trades and maintenance jobs are open in Washington, DC area?
29 on Oct 19, 2026, from 8 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Which places around Washington, DC have the most skilled trades and maintenance jobs?
Fairfax, VA (5); DC Area, MD (3); Falls Church, VA (3).
How much do skilled trades and maintenance jobs in Washington, DC area pay?
110 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $74,111 and the middle half runs from $51,000 to $80,434. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. District of Columbia requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring skilled trades and maintenance in Washington, DC area?
The employers with the most openings are Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch (10), Bozzuto (6), CarMax (4). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 14 days, and 10 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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Federal jobs from USAJOBS, retrieved Oct 19, 2026. Second Summit is not operated, sponsored or endorsed by OPM.