Food Insecurity Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

About the Organization:

The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than a million people across the region experiencing food insecurity. As the anchor in the area’s hunger relief infrastructure, the food bank provided more than 60 million meals to people in need last year, by supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit organizations as well as directly to the community. Creating long-term solutions to food security requires more than just food: it includes addressing the root causes of food insecurity by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care, and education. To learn more, visit Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank.

Description:

The Warehouse Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance tasks to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) warehouse facilities and equipment. This position supports daily operations at the NOVA facility and works closely with the Facilities Manager, vendors, and warehouse leadership to maintain compliance with AIB, OSHA, and CAFB safety standards.

Essential Functions:

Facility Maintenance & Repairs – Percentage – 25%

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, dock equipment, lighting, and building structure.
• Inspect and maintain warehouse racking, doors, conveyors, and other material handling systems.
• Respond promptly to facility-related work orders, ensuring issues are diagnosed, prioritized, and resolved efficiently.
• Support setup, maintenance, and inspection of refrigeration units, freezer/cooler doors, and temperature monitoring systems.
• Monitor and maintain building systems through CAFB’s Building Management System (BMS) and temperature logs.

Equipment & Safety Compliance – Percentage – 25%

• Conduct routine inspections of warehouse and facility safety systems including fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, exit signage, and safety barriers.
• Partner with vendors for fire suppression, pest control, HVAC, and security system maintenance.
• Maintain documentation for AIB, TEFAP, and internal compliance audits.
• Assist with facility readiness for safety audits and regulatory inspections.

Preventive Maintenance & Scheduling – Percentage – 25%

• Support execution of preventive maintenance schedules for all facility systems and material handling equipment.
• Record maintenance activity, parts usage, and equipment downtime within the CAFB tracking system.
• Identify and escalate potential maintenance risks or trends to the Facilities Manager.

Operational Support – Percentage – 25%

• Assist with minor construction, assembly, and installation projects (e.g., shelving, painting, signage, etc.).
• Support event setup, warehouse space reconfiguration, and special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with warehouse and transportation teams to minimize operational downtime during maintenance activities.
• Other duties assigned (This position performs general warehouse duties, such as filling orders, the loading and unloading of trucks, moves and locates product, assists with volunteer projects, maintain cleanliness of the distribution center by following food safety and company sanitation and cleanliness guidelines.)
• This position works in a warehouse setting with some outdoor exposure during the workday as well as frequent exposure to changes in temperatures. 

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of facility maintenance experience in a warehouse, industrial, or food service environment.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems required.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified within 30 days of hire.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Working knowledge of building codes, OSHA, and safety best practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, BMS systems, and CMMS software preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC, Plumbing and Facilities Certifications

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Safety & Compliance Mindset – Maintains a strong focus on workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Accountability – Takes ownership for timely and high-quality maintenance results.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Continuous Improvement – Proactively identifies opportunities to improve facility performance and reliability.
• Customer Service Orientation – Supports internal stakeholders with professionalism and urgency.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Warehouse setting with occasional outdoor exposure
• Work environment includes moving forklifts and pallet jacks
• Frequent exposure to cooler and freezer temperatures

Reporting:

• Facilities Manager

Compensation:

• $58,900 to 64,500/annually 

Schedule:

• Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm, with weekends or extended hours for special events
• On-Call (Weekends)

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

We Offer: At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro (DC), professional development, growth, and volunteer opportunities, fun work in a diverse environment