Facilities Technician

Job Description

Job Description

A maintenance role unlike any other.

At Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, our facilities team doesn't just keep the lights on — they help preserve one of Washington's most extraordinary historic properties. If you're someone who takes pride in your craft, loves learning, and wants to grow your skills in an environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to meet you.

What you'll do

As a Facilities Technician, you'll perform hands-on maintenance, repair, and installation across our 24-acre campus working in 12 different buildings handling everything from HVAC systems and plumbing to electrical, carpentry, painting, and beyond. In a museum setting, systems like climate control and humidity management carry real stakes: they protect irreplaceable collections and spaces. You'll bring your expertise, and we'll invest in deepening it.

What we offer

• $25/hour, full-time, overtime eligible
• Paid certifications and trade training — we support your professional growth
• A collaborative, close-knit team that cross-trains and looks out for each other
• A one-of-a-kind work setting: a historic estate, museum, and gardens in the heart of D.C.
• A department on the move, with real opportunities to grow as we grow

What we're looking for

• 2-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance across one or more trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or general building systems) — or a completed technical trade program
• Curiosity and a growth mindset: you want to keep learning and expanding your skills
• A positive attitude and genuine enjoyment of teamwork
• Relevant licenses or certifications (EPA Refrigerant, MD Stationary Engineer, or equivalent) a plus — or the drive to earn them with our support
• Comfort with physical work, including working in mechanical rooms, outdoors, and on ladders
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and basic computer tools

Essential staff designation: This role includes on-call availability and emergency response support

We Offer:

• A fabulous work culture that inspires your best work.
• Flexibility with a hybrid work environment.
• Support for career development with internal and external opportunities to learn and grow.
• Our most popular medical plan has an bi-weekly cost of $15 for single coverage with a Health Savings Account (HSA) tied to the plan.
• Retirement Savings Plan. Hillwood matches up to 5% and the Hillwood contribution is 100% vested upon reaching three years of service.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment, short & long term insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Flexible spending account for dependent care.
• Metro commuter benefits of up to $100 per month.
• Best in class paid time off – new hires accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation during the calendar year, new hires also receive 80 hours of paid sick leave each year and 11 paid holidays.
• Mental wellness support.
• Discounts in the shop and Hillwood café.
• Free admission to the museum and festival days.
• Casual Monday.
• Free on-site parking.

Hillwood is seeking applicants from all backgrounds and educational levels to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color and people with marginalized identities to apply for open positions. We strive to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Please do not hesitate to share what will make the process best for you. We cannot guarantee all accommodations; our team will make accommodations where possible with sufficient notice. When sending your resume to @hillwoodmuseum.org please let us know of any accommodations you may find helpful while engaging in our process.