Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary: 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 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 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 - $21.91 - $28.41

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: 7:00am to 4:00pm 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

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

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S013999

Job Open Date: 01/08/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
   • No
   • Yes
2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee
3. * What is your salary range expectation? (Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents