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Posted: 19-May-25
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
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Preferred Education:
Internal Number: 1094
Department: Facilities Management
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Location: Georgetown Day School, Washington, D.C.
Start date: July 2025
Schedule: Full-time position (Tuesday - Saturday), with evening shifts during the week and a flexible shift on Saturdays.
Compensation: $29.81 to 37.02 per hour (dependent on experience and Journeyman electrician license)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About the Position
Georgetown Day School is seeking a reliable and skilled Facilities and Maintenance Technician to support the ongoing maintenance and operations of the school's buildings and grounds. The Facilities and Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks, including repairs and preventative maintenance of electrical and general building systems. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that school facilities remain safe, clean, and fully operational, providing a comfortable and conducive learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, have a valid electrician’s license, and have experience in carpentry. The Facilities and Maintenance Technician must be able to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of systems and equipment, while ensuring that the school’s facilities meet all safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
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General Maintenance and Repairs: Handle electrical and plumbing repairs, such as installations, fixing light fixtures, replacing ballasts, unclogging drains, or repairing faucets and toilets.
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Electrical Maintenance: Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures according to safety codes. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with malfunctioning electrical components.
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Carpentry Tasks: Construct, install, and repair building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials, including set pieces for school performances.
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Event Support: Coordinate and prepare facility setups for school events and activities, providing support as needed outside regular hours.
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Safety Compliance: Manage regular inspections and ensure adherence to the latest safety standards and building codes.
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Collaboration and Communication:
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Communicate regularly with the Director of Facilities and other team members to ensure that maintenance tasks are completed efficiently.
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Respond promptly to requests from faculty and staff for repairs or maintenance services.
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Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions regarding ongoing building maintenance and improvement efforts.
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Additional Duties
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Perform other maintenance or facilities-related tasks as requested by the Director of Facilities or school administration.
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Assist in snow removal, landscaping, and other outdoor duties as necessary, particularly during inclement weather.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org. For full-time, permanent roles, a summary of employee benefits are available on the GDS website: https://www.gds.org/about/careers-at-gds
As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.
Qualifications
Education
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Certified electrician with extensive experience in both electrical and carpentry work.
Experiences and Skills
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Proven track record in facilities maintenance, preferably in an educational setting.
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Basic knowledge and hands-on experience with HVAC and general building systems.
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Ability to troubleshoot and repair various building systems and equipment.
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Strong carpentry skills
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Good understanding of safety protocols, building codes, and compliance regulations.
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Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Ability to lift and carry heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), as well as perform physical tasks such as bending, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.
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Proficient in using basic tools and equipment required for maintenance tasks.
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Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with school staff, faculty, and administration.
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Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as required for special events, emergencies, or on-call situations.
Working Conditions
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Ability to work in various weather conditions and environments, including outdoors during extreme temperatures or inclement weather.
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Physical demands include lifting, bending, climbing, and working with tools or machinery.
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The role may require exposure to cleaning chemicals or other potentially hazardous materials as part of routine maintenance tasks.
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.