Campus Facilities Technician — Build, Repair & Maintain

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the Facilities, Buildings & Grounds team on GW’s Foggy Bottom campus. The role involves semi-skilled maintenance, repairs, and construction across building systems, with duties ranging from carpentry to electrical and plumbing as part of routine campus maintenance.

Reporting to the Facility Zone Manager, the FMT works independently or under supervision, performing preventive maintenance, responding to service

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and construct building systems and equipment.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and technical documents to locate trouble areas and perform repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide guidance to staff to ensure work orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Operate hand tools, power tools and shop equipment safely.

Skills

Basic electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Blueprints reading

Use of hand & power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop equipment

Job description

George Washington University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the Facilities, Buildings & Grounds team on GW’s Foggy Bottom campus. The role involves semi-skilled maintenance, repairs, and construction across building systems, with duties ranging from carpentry to electrical and plumbing as part of routine campus maintenance.

Reporting to the Facility Zone Manager, the FMT works independently or under supervision, performing preventive maintenance, responding to service