General Maintenance Job at George Washington University
Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The Division of Safety and Facilities aims to provide a safe and secure campus environment for all members of the university community through best-in-class technological and physical infrastructure, proactive assessment and analysis, and a caring team of professionals dedicated to upholding the university’s values with the highest level of care.
Facilities, Planning, Construction, and Management, a department in GW’s Division of Safety and Facilities manages and maintains GW’s property and grounds on all three of GW’s campuses. Our maintenance team includes electricians, carpenters, painters, HVAC technicians, locksmiths, and plumbers. Reporting to the Supervisor, Facilities Operations, the General Maintenance Technician (GMT) supports facilities maintenance operations as a member of the maintenance team at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus.
Responsibilities Include:
Facilities, Planning, Construction, and Management, a department in GW’s Division of Safety and Facilities manages and maintains GW’s property and grounds on all three of GW’s campuses. Our maintenance team includes electricians, carpenters, painters, HVAC technicians, locksmiths, and plumbers. Reporting to the Supervisor, Facilities Operations, the General Maintenance Technician (GMT) supports facilities maintenance operations as a member of the maintenance team at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus.
Responsibilities Include:
- The GMT will independently perform semi-skilled and sub-journey work in the maintenance, repair, remodeling, alterations and construction of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment.
- Additionally, the GMT performs skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, steam fitting, electrical, mechanical and machinist work in under the technical direction of a journey-level trades worker.
- 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 minor repairs on: building fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry and kitchen equipment, motors and electrical appliances; electrical circuits, steam or waterlines, plumbing fixtures, lights and partitions; clean clogged drains and sewer lines; broken windows, doors, screens, floors, floor coverings, and painted surfaces.
- 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.
- Detects and assesses the need for major maintenance repairs; escalates repairs that require the technical direction of a journey-level trades worker.
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, buildings, and building systems to ensure safe operation.
- Maintains required documentation and effectively responds to clients’ maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
- May assist in the fabrication of equipment and materials constructed in trade shops in accordance with any assigned work requirements.
- Operates hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment as needed.
- Operates automotive equipment to transport materials and supplies.
- Collaborates with other FPCM teams and GW partners to provide shared support for various division wide special projects.
- Performs related responsibilities as required. 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:
Preferred Qualifications:
FPCM is dedicated to supporting GW’s academic mission by providing high-quality services to the campus community. We are seeking team members who have a strong sense of personal accountability and integrity. The individual selected for this role will be able to demonstrate success working independently, taking initiative, and advocating for themselves and other members of the GW community with great discretion.
Proficiency with computers, other smart devices, and work management applications (like AiM).
Knowledge of safe work practices based on industry standards, injury and illness prevention practices is preferred.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
An individual with the following characteristics is strongly preferred:
- Commitment to GW’s values
- Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity
- Honest, with the highest ethical standards
- Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation
- Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard-worker. Takes the initiative; very high energy
- Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control, and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others
- Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self- interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions
- Highest levels of responsiveness
- Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert the extraordinary effort often needed
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful way
- Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University
- Seeks “win-win” solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration
- Flexible and receptive to change; a positive “can-do” attitude
- Must be responsive to after-hours calls from associates and other colleagues
Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Operations
Family
Safety and Facilities
Sub-Family
General Trades
Stream
Service and Support
Level
Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Overnight: ~10:30pm- 7:30am
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:
S012138
Job Open Date:
05/16/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant 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/Affirmative Action 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.
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