Facilities Maintenance Technician

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,307 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician within Facilities, Buildings & Grounds to support campus operations across GW's campuses in Washington, DC. The role performs semi-skilled repairs and preventive maintenance on buildings, grounds, and equipment to keep systems safe and functional.

Under the direction of journey-level trades, you will work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical trades, and related tasks, with record-keeping and on-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• A valid driver's license and CPR/first aid certification.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools and power tools as needed.
• Perform minor repairs on fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate automotive equipment to transport materials and supplies.
• Read blueprints, drawings, schematics to locate trouble areas and complete repairs.
• Provide guidance to staff to ensure work orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Carpentry basics

General building systems repair

Blueprints reading

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Facilities, Buildings & Grounds (FBG) is currently seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician (FMT) to help support the University's mission in education. FBG is a part of GW's Division of Safety and Operations, which maintains GW's property and grounds on all three campuses. Employees at GWU are offered a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, general retirement savings options that include university contributions and matching contributions, generous Annual and Sick leave benefits, plus many more. For more information about GW benefits, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits

Reporting to the Facility Zone Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Technician typically performs semi-skilled and sub-journey work in the maintenance, repair, remodeling, alterations, and construction of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment. The position is utilized as a general repairer when no immediate journey-level tradesperson is unavailable. General repairer positions are used when it would be impractical to have several journey-level tradespersons on site. Other positions perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance duties requiring a limited knowledge of various trade skills.

These positions work independently in routine maintenance assignments or under the technical direction of a journey-level position. They independently perform semi-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, welding and metal fabrication, steam fitting, electrical, mechanical, and machinist work. Under the technical direction of a journey-level trades worker, the FMT may perform skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, steam fitting, electrical, mechanical, and machinist work.

Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Operates hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Performs minor repairs on building fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, and kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
• Operates automotive equipment to transport materials and supplies.
• May assist in the fabrication of equipment and materials constructed in trade shops in accordance with project requirements.
• Repairs 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.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, schematics, and written technical documents associated with general machinery in order to locate trouble areas and to complete repairs accurately.
• Operates and maintains 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.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, buildings, and building systems to ensure safe operation.
• Provides guidance to staff to ensure work orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains required record-keeping.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a 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. The degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications

• A valid driver's license and CPR/first aid certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Typical desired skills include basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building systems repair.
• Experience with an assortment of hand tools and equipment, with some mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints or equipment diagrams is preferred.

Hiring Range

$22.46 - $29.12

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

• Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation
• Family: Safety and Facilities
• Sub-Family: General Trades
• Stream: Service and Support
• Level: Level 2
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. w/ Holiday & Weekend Rotation Scheduled
• Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
• Employee Onsite Status: Essential onsite
• Telework: No
• Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
• Internal Applicants Only?: No
• Posting Number: S014336
• Job Open Date: 07/17/2026
• Job Close Date: (blank)
• Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
• EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.