Building Maintenance Tech: HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing

National Geographic; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

National Geographic Society is seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician in Washington, DC for a 12:00pm–10:30pm Wednesday–Saturday shift. You will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems, documenting work in CMMS and supporting shift operations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with trade certification preferred. Knowledge of VAV, boilers, and building systems, plus strong teamwork and communication, is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have basic maintenance and troubleshooting on commercial HVAC systems (air handling units, VAV, boilers).
• Basic understanding of plumbing and electrical systems; able to perform minor repairs.
• Proficient with hand and power tools; safe operation and usage.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety equipment.
• Respond to service requests and troubleshoot systems during shift.
• Document all work in CMMS and reference technical manuals as needed.
• Assist with installations and system improvements (e.g., air balancing, VAV work).

Skills

HVAC systems

VAV systems

Boilers

Plumbing

Electrical

Hand & power tools

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification

6th Class Operating Engineer's License (advantage)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

National Geographic Society is seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician in Washington, DC for a 12:00pm–10:30pm Wednesday–Saturday shift. You will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems, documenting work in CMMS and supporting shift operations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with trade certification preferred. Knowledge of VAV, boilers, and building systems, plus strong teamwork and communication, is essential.