General Maintenance Technician

• 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.
• Usage of electronic data collection devices to log locations and visual inspections of fire extinguishers and other equipment as needed
• 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.
• Perform data entry into various software systems such as work order management systems and inspection tracking software
• 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.

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.

• Commitment to GW’s values
• Professional and a person of integrity
• Honest, with the highest ethical standards
• Passionate, collaborative, strategic, 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
• 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 required
• 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

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.