Facilities Maintenance Technician

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Annual and Sick leave

Job summary

The George Washington University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the Facilities, Buildings & Grounds team at the Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, D.C. This role performs semi-skilled maintenance across carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades under senior direction.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, minor repairs, tool operation, and assisting skilled trades as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1.5 years of relevant 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.
• Valid driver’s license and CPR/first aid certification preferred (required in some postings)

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools, power tools and shop equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, and kitchen equipment, motors and electrical appliances.
• Transport materials with automotive equipment.
• Assist in fabrication of equipment and materials in trade shops.
• Repair windows, doors, floors, and painted surfaces.
• Respond to maintenance requests timely and report major repair needs.
• Read blueprints, drawings, schematics to locate trouble areas and complete repairs.
• Maintain building systems and equipment, including electrical, plumbing, steam and HVAC systems.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Blueprints reading

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

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. Position will be 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. 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

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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 AM to 4:00 PM w/Holiday & Weekend Rotation Schedule

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, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Search

Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?: No

Posting Number: S014480

Job Open Date: 10/16/2026

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

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.