Facilities Maintenance Zone Lead

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University is seeking a Facilities Zone Lead to support the Foggy Bottom campus maintenance team. You will lead day-to-day activities, coordinate trades, and oversee preventive maintenance to ensure reliable campus operations.

Responsibilities include supervising zone staff, training, reporting to the Zone Manager, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and local codes. The role requires strong organization and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study.
• Must have valid driver's license to operate university vehicles.
• Preferred: experience in light construction and/or building maintenance involving electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Lead worker and/or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and work management applications (AiM) is preferred.
• Knowledge of safe work practices based on industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports facilities zone leadership by facilitating the day-to-day work activity for zone staff.
• Plans, assigns, reviews, oversees and inspects the work of others, schedules facilities and staff, and coordinates work with other trades.
• In the absence of the zone manager, acts in a managerial capacity to ensure effective zone operations.
• Administer the preventative maintenance program to provide maximum life to facilities in accordance with industry standards.
• Coordinates and facilitates walkthrough inspections and due diligence investigations.
• Provides regular verbal/written reports to the Zone Manager.
• Ability to oversee and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of trade tools and of occupational hazards, safety precautions, local codes, and regulations pertaining to a trade or trades.
• Coordinates with third-party vendors to schedule work and ensures that all relevant work authorization documentation is completed and approved by the appropriate parties.
• Supervises work assignments for third-party vendors to ensure service delivery is in compliance with contract or work order scope of services.
• Orders or directs the ordering of materials and equipment.
• Schedules and issues work orders and performs inspections for quality control.
• Advises administrators on possible alternatives to proposed projects and equipment purchases.
• Provides instructions and assistance in the solution of work-related problems and in the performance of specific tasks.
• Implements and enforces safety procedures and standards for staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

AiM software

Job description

The George Washington University is seeking a Facilities Zone Lead to support the Foggy Bottom campus maintenance team. You will lead day-to-day activities, coordinate trades, and oversee preventive maintenance to ensure reliable campus operations.

Responsibilities include supervising zone staff, training, reporting to the Zone Manager, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and local codes. The role requires strong organization and a hands-on approach.