Lead General Maintenance Technician

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 Lead General Maintenance Technician (LGMT) supports facilities maintenance operations as a member of the maintenance team at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus. The LGMT will work a flexible and available for on-call duty and weekend/holiday work as needed. The LGMT assists with the assignment and coordination and/or execution of activities within the Foggy Bottom Campus.
Responsibilities Include:

• Leads the day-to-day Facilities Maintenance Operations by managing the distribution of work to the GMT Team and escalating emergent issues to the Supervisor.
• LGMT provides oversight and quality assurance to other personnel and contractors on work products, operations, including inspections. In the absence of the Supervisor the lead provides supervision formally.
• Completes skilled-maintenance activities involving the repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities; designate and monitor the work of personnel in order to achieve the completion of diverse tasks in relation to building and construction.
• Provides training, mentoring and skill development guidance to staff. Provides feedback on staff progress or personnel issues to the Supervisor on the annual performance evaluation process.
• Assigns, inspects, and assists in work performed by subordinates on large jobs as directed, insuring that work is performed according to proper safety standards and, if applicable, to the D.C. Building Code Regulations.
• Make an estimate of cost of labor and items needed for work orders; acquires competitive prices for supplies and equipment required by GW, and allocates staff resources as needed.
• Guarantee adherence to safety practices and principles, and to the relevant Federal, State, and Local codes.
• Work with diverse machines and equipment, such as hand and power tools, and drill presses saws in carrying out maintenance and repair tasks. Ensure the maintenance of equipment and tools in a clean, secure, and appropriate working condition.
• Identify solutions related to maintenance tasks for multiple locations in the Foggy Bottom portfolio.
• Engage in diverse semi-skilled activities such as minor repairs of screens, blinds, windows and other building components.
• Facilitates the completion of contract documentation for projects.
• Assists Supervisor with preparation of weekly work schedules, prioritization and distribution of work including service calls and preventive maintenance.
• Collaborates with other FPCM teams and GW partners to provide shared support for various division wide special projects.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 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.

Three or more years of progressive and practical experience in at least one or more of the skilled trades. A minimum of three years’ experience in the repair, maintenance and operation of building operating equipment or graduation from a certified trade school with a minimum of two years’ experience in the repair, maintenance and operation of building operating equipment.
Proficiency with computers, other smart devices, and work management applications (like AiM). Proficiency with personal computer to access and update date, maintain inventory, supply and equipment information and work orders. Knowledge of safe work practices based on industry standards, injury and illness prevention practices is preferred.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
This position requires an individual with the following characteristics:

• 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 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; and
• 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 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
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: S010518
Job Open Date: 03/09/2022
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.