Campus Facilities Maintenance Technician

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

The George Washington University in Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician (FMT) to support the University’s mission in education and safety.

The role covers semi‑skilled work across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and machinist tasks under supervision in a campus setting. Responsibilities include operating tools, performing repairs, reading blueprints and technical documents, and maintaining building systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Perform minor repairs on building fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
• Operate automotive equipment to transport materials and supplies.
• Assist in the fabrication of equipment and materials constructed in trade shops in accordance with project requirements.
• Repair windows, doors, screens, floors, floor coverings, and painted surfaces.
• Perform minor repairs on electrical circuits, steam or waterlines, plumbing fixtures, lights, and partitions; clean clogged drains and sewer lines; replace broken windows.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Detect and report the need for major maintenance repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical documents associated with general machinery to locate trouble areas and complete repairs accurately.
• Operate and maintain building equipment and systems such as vacuum systems, control air systems, building air systems, emergency generators, electrical distribution systems, liquid pumping systems, steam, air handling systems, hot/cold water systems, and natural gas and fuel oil systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, buildings, and building systems to ensure safe operation.
• Provide guidance to staff to ensure work orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain required record‑keeping.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Read blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Read and interpret technical documents

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area

Tools

Blueprints

Equipment diagrams

Job description

The George Washington University in Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician (FMT) to support the University’s mission in education and safety.

The role covers semi‑skilled work across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and machinist tasks under supervision in a campus setting. Responsibilities include operating tools, performing repairs, reading blueprints and technical documents, and maintaining building systems.