Mechanic, Building Maintenance
Full Time
Washington, DC
$22.12 an hour
Posted
Job description
How You’ll Contribute
To assist the shift leader and operating engineer with the day to day maintenance and repairs of all mechanical, plumbing, lighting and life safety systems throughout the complex during their assigned shift. This position is considered essential. Essential employees are required to report to and remain at work during emergencies and early closings. Emergencies include, but are not limited to snow, ice, wind, rain, hurricanes, floods, acts of terrorism, fire, earthquakes, etc. This position will also require working overtime on occasions.
Your Impact
Responsibilities
- Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems as directed by the shift leader, or supervising engineer. (70%)
- Respond to unscheduled maintenance requests during the assigned shift such as replacing light bulbs, temperature complaints, plumbing problems, kitchen equipment repairs, etc. (10%)
- Housekeeping in the mechanical spaces assigned to the shift. (10%)
- Work on assigned projects as directed, such as installation of new equipment or systems throughout the complex, air balancing, VAV system repairs and troubleshooting, etc. (5%)
- Administrative duties to include reading and understanding of equipment maintenance manuals and research of maintenance related subjects using the internet. (5%)
Minimum Education Required
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Trade school training is preferred. Applicant will be required to achieve their 6th class license within 24 months of hire, and achieve their 3rd class steam engineers license within 5 years of hire. Failure to achieve these licenses will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This position will also be required to complete 24 hours of continuing education per year in the engineering and maintenance fields.
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
One year of related experience.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Must have a basic knowledge of working and maintaining the mechanical systems in a Class A office building. Must also have a willingness to learn, and have a good, positive attitude and work well with others.
Supervision
None
Salary Information
As a leading nonprofit organization, National Geographic Society offers competitive salary and total rewards to attract, develop, and retain an innovative and dynamic workforce.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $22.12
Job Designation
Resident - Our Resident category recognizes that certain staff need to be physically present at Base Camp to do their work. Some Resident staff must always be onsite to do their jobs, while others may only need to be physically present some of the time. Some Resident staff may need to come into Base Camp every day, some may need to come in to meet looming deadlines and to get work done, and others may require a more unique schedule. The days Resident staff come into the office will be determined by their teams and workflow, and they should work with their supervisors to determine their specific schedule. And throughout the year, their schedule can be adjusted based on cyclical work cycles, deadlines, and/or ebbs and flows of work. As a guideline, Resident staff will be in the office between 3-5 days a week.
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e encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
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