Museum Maintenance Technician — HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing

National Geographic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

The National Geographic Society in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support Base Camp and the new Museum of Exploration. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, with a 12:00pm–10:30pm Wednesday–Saturday shift.

This role emphasizes collaboration across projects and accurate CMMS record-keeping. Join a team that values interoperability, safety, and quality as we maintain a premier campus environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; trade school certification or relevant vocational training is strongly preferred.
• Two years of maintenance/repair experience on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial or institutional settings preferred.
• No licenses required, but 6th Class Operating Engineer’s License is advantageous; 24 hours/year CEU in engineering/maintenance recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety equipment as directed.
• Respond to service requests during the shift, troubleshoot issues, and address temperature or equipment concerns.
• Document all completed work in CMMS and reference equipment manuals for procedures.
• Assist with projects such as new equipment installation, air balancing, and complex-system troubleshooting.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing basics

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Tool proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Trade certification preferred

Tools

CMMS

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The National Geographic Society in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support Base Camp and the new Museum of Exploration. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, with a 12:00pm–10:30pm Wednesday–Saturday shift.

This role emphasizes collaboration across projects and accurate CMMS record-keeping. Join a team that values interoperability, safety, and quality as we maintain a premier campus environment