Facilities Maintenance Associate: Building & Grounds

Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Program discounts

Job summary

The Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) in Washington, DC seeks a dependable Building Maintenance Associate to ensure safe, clean, reliable, and efficient facility operations across its campuses. This intermediate role blends routine tasks with higher-level repairs, requiring hands-on work, problem solving, and collaboration within a maintenance team.

The ideal candidate is practical, safety-minded, and comfortable with tools, able to work independently or with others, and capable of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Approximately two years of experience performing building, facilities, property, public works, commercial, institutional, or related maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working knowledge of general maintenance practices.
• Ability to safely use common hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to perform routine troubleshooting and determine when an issue requires specialized assistance.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, maintenance instructions, equipment manuals, and basic diagrams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and facility occupants.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs throughout assigned facilities.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, drywall, ceiling, door, lock, hardware, and fixture repairs.
• Replace light fixtures, lamps, filters, hardware, and other maintenance components as authorized.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs and fixture maintenance.
• Assist with HVAC and mechanical-system maintenance and report conditions requiring specialized or licensed service.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Complete scheduled preventive-maintenance tasks according to established procedures.
• Inspect equipment and building systems for signs of wear, damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Troubleshoot routine maintenance problems and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Perform moderately complex repairs within the employee's training, authorization, and skill level.
• Identify conditions requiring a licensed trade, contractor, or specialized technician and communicate those needs to the supervisor.
• Maintain sidewalks, entrances, exterior areas, grounds, drainage features, and site furnishings.
• Remove debris and maintain safe and presentable property conditions.
• Operate grounds-maintenance equipment and other assigned equipment safely.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance, including snow and ice response when required.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, maintenance equipment, grounds equipment, and other equipment appropriate to assigned duties.
• Perform routine inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Follow manufacturer instructions and established safety procedures.
• Receive, prioritize, and complete assigned work orders.
• Document work performed, materials used, equipment conditions, and follow-up requirements.
• Use computerized maintenance-management systems, mobile devices, or other electronic systems as required.
• Communicate maintenance issues, delays, hazards, and completed work to supervisors and appropriate staff.
• Interact professionally with employees, residents, tenants, visitors, contractors, vendors, and the public.
• Assist contractors and skilled trades personnel with maintenance and repair projects.
• Respond appropriately to urgent facility and maintenance issues.
• Support other maintenance personnel and provide assistance to less-experienced employees when assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Tool use

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Maintenance equipment

Job description

The Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) in Washington, DC seeks a dependable Building Maintenance Associate to ensure safe, clean, reliable, and efficient facility operations across its campuses. This intermediate role blends routine tasks with higher-level repairs, requiring hands-on work, problem solving, and collaboration within a maintenance team.

The ideal candidate is practical, safety-minded, and comfortable with tools, able to work independently or with others, and capable of