Job Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the stewardship, safety, and security of all facilities throughout the year. The Maintenance Technician ensures that building codes and emergency procedures are reviewed, communicated, and followed. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting with the operation and the maintenance of all equipment in the facility. This equipment includes, but is not limited to all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, HVAC, vehicles, boilers, fire pumps, elevators, and lifts. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining an online work order system that tracks when facilities requests and maintenance projects are received, approved, assigned, initiated, and completed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, changing filters, and HVAC support.
•  Conduct regular inspections to identify repairs or safety hazards and report issues promptly.
• Assist with interior and exterior upkeep such as painting, patching, and basic equipment installation.
• Support facilities operations as needed, including cleaning common areas and restocking supplies.
• Set up and break down rooms and spaces for events, meetings, and special programs (some weekends).
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain compliance with facility regulations and standards. 
• Assist in emergency responses related to weather events, facility issues, or operational needs.
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance and landscaping equipment safely and effectively.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Experience:

• At least four years experience in facilities maintenance, landscaping, groundskeeping, or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate specialized equipment including, but not limited to, hydraulic lifts.
• Ability to work hands-on and to respond to emergencies, including after-hours.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of the proper use of standard tools.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Proficient with using computers and standard software applications.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to perform physical work in varied conditions.
• Strong physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work outdoors in various weather conditions, and perform manual labor.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

At Edmund Burke School, we have a longstanding commitment to equity and inclusion. We are dedicated to hiring people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we honor the dignity and worth of all people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, physical abilities, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, or veteran status. We expect the values and work of prospective candidates to align with our mission on equity and inclusion. The culture of the Edmund Burke School aims to embrace differences, develop sensitivity to the perspectives of others, and prevent isolation of any one group of individuals.

How to Apply

Resume and cover letter should be sent to: employment@burkeschool.org

About Edmund Burke School

Edmund Burke School Founded in 1968, Edmund Burke School is a co-ed independent college preparatory school enrolling just over 300 students in grades 6-12 (approximately 80 in the Middle School and 225 in the High School) on a city campus in Van Ness, Washington, DC. With a student / teacher ratio of 6:1 and average class size of 14, Burke is a place where each individual is known and engaged.Burke consciously brings together students who are different from one another in many ways, actively engages them in their own education, holds them to high expectations, gives them power and responsibility, and supports and advances their growth as skilled and independent thinkers who step forward to make positive contributions to the world in which they live.As progressive educators, we are committed to creating a safe, equitable and inclusive learning environment and to teaching in ways that cultivate integrity, moral reasoning, and social responsibility. We help students become advocates for themselves and others. We provide students with developmentally appropriate opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills to make our community—and the wider world—a more just place.

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