35 skilled trades and maintenance jobs are open in Washington, DC, on employers' own career pages, from 16 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch, Lincoln Property Company and Bozzuto, with 18 of the 35. 69 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $78,271 to $101,806, with a median of $80,434. A typical posting has been open 18 days.
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 (45%), Greenhouse (43%), Workday (10%), SmartRecruiters (3%).
Open skilled trades and maintenance jobs
Bozzuto
Posted Oct 22
Maintenance Technician Hiring Event - Monday, November 16th from 10a to 4p
$50,000 to $55,000 a year35% below the median listed hereNew this week
Bozzuto
Posted Oct 22
Senior Maintenance Technician - Takoma
$56,000 to $60,000 a year28% below the median listed hereNew this week
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 22
Electronics Mechanic Supervisor
$96,242 to $112,341 a year30% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
U.S. Capitol Police, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 22
Automotive Technician
$91,083 to $121,002 a year32% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 21
Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Leader
$87,610 to $102,274 a year18% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security
Posted Oct 20
Automotive Mechanic
$72,197 to $84,344 a yearNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Bozzuto
Posted Oct 19
Maintenance Technician - SW Waterfront - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
$52,000 to $55,000 a year33% below the median listed hereNew this week
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 16
Elevator Mechanic (Electronics) Supervisor
$99,320 to $115,960 a year34% above the median listed hereFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 14
Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor
$94,037 to $109,574 a year27% above the median listed hereFederal (USAJOBS)
The position is in the Architect of the Capitol, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations Division, Mechanical Systems Branch.
Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Posted Oct 14
Electrician
$72,197 to $88,670 a yearFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Oct 13
Maintenance Mechanic
$68,328 to $88,670 a yearFederal (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 year13% 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 year46% above the median listed hereFederal (USAJOBS)
General Dynamics Information Technology
Posted Sep 18
Telephone Maintenance Technician
$81,349 to $97,750 a year11% above the median listed here
As a Telecommunications Analyst you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Sep 10
Elevator Mechanic (Electronics)
$79,768 to $93,059 a year7% above the median listed hereFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Aug 28
Painter
$68,328 to $79,893 a year8% below the median listed hereOpen 57 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Aug 24
Electrician
$72,197 to $84,344 a yearOpen 61 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Posted Aug 7
Electrician (Open until filled)
$72,197 to $84,344 a yearOpen 78 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
House Buyers of America
Posted Apr 19
Residential Construction Superintendent
$80,000 to $130,000 a year31% above the median listed hereOpen 187 days
This person will drive to and work from different job sites scattered throughout the greater Maryland area therefore you must live in Maryland.
Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch
Posted Mar 17
High Voltage Electrician
$79,768 to $93,059 a year7% above the median listed hereOpen 221 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is located within the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Utilities and Power Plant Operations.
Postings with their own page
Each posting below has its own page with any pay it lists, how long it has been open and a link to apply on the employer's own site.
1 posting.
Who is hiring skilled trades and maintenance in Washington, DC
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch | 11 | $86,414 |
| Lincoln Property Company | 4 | |
| Bozzuto | 3 | |
| Greystar | 3 | |
| ATOMS Careers page | 2 | |
| CloudKitchens | 2 | |
| CHAOS Industries | 1 | |
| Cortland | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many skilled trades and maintenance jobs are open in Washington, DC?
35 on Oct 23, 2026, from 16 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
How much do skilled trades and maintenance jobs in Washington, DC pay?
69 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $80,434 and the middle half runs from $78,271 to $101,806. 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?
The employers with the most openings are Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch (11), Lincoln Property Company (4), Bozzuto (3). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 18 days, and 13 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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