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Building Maintenance Technician I

Children's National Hospital
Children's National Hospital (Main Campus), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jun 2026
💰 $96,000/yr($48,000/yr$96,000/yr)

About the role

Kids Are Our Everything.


 

Department

10029 Facility Management


 

Pay Range

$24.52 - $48.15


 


 

Shift - Evenings 3 pm -11:30 pm Tues - Saturday

About the Role :

This is an entry level position and will perform minor maintenance and service as needed to support ongoing facility operations for Facilities Department that are initiated through work requests or as dispatched by the Engineering control room, call center, or a member of management in accordance with Hospital standards. This position will provide direct general labor support to all trades. This position is responsible for the procurement and pick up of any and all materials requested by trades. Perform low level installations, furniture assembly, troubleshooting, repairs, vent cleaning and maintain general building systems and structure. Perform basic low level maintenance service and assists with repairs in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, plastering, snow removal and tank delivery and tank changing. Responds to low-level requests in order of priority and assist both with routine-to-complex requests on an as needed basis. Ensure smooth transition of responsibilities to next shift. Responds to all hospital emergencies of any nature which include but is not limited to leaks, fire alarms, odors, snow removal, etc. This position will perform general facility cleanups of debris, construction materials, and landscape material. This position will also perform landscaping functions. The physical demands described here are Representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.


 

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year 1 or more years of related and progressive experience ; 1 year of general maintenance, carpentry, mechanical/plumbing and electrical experience; Familiarity with automated work order systems; ability to use internet; willingness to lean new software or programs r

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Driver's License (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year or more of related and progressive experience (required)

1 year of general maintenance, carpentry, mechanical/plumbing and electrical experience (required)

Familiarity with automated work order systems; ability to use internet; willingness to learn new software or programs related to field; carpentry, mechanical/plumbing and electrical experience. (required)

 Working knowledge of all applicable EPA & OSHA standards related to this position. (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Math: Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication & division).

Basic computer skills: PC software/operating systems:

Basic standard equipment: calculator, copy machine, and fax machine.
Frequent bend/stop, sit, stand/walk and reach 8-12hrs.

Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 40-70 pounds,

PC Operated systems and mobile work entry devices.

Proficient knowledge of intranet, some Microsoft(Word, Excel).

Familiarity with automated work order systems. Customer service skills, calculator and copy machine.

Functional Accountabilities


Quality Assurance

  • Take the initiative to identify and report deficiencies in the physical plant of the hospital by submitting work orders through the work order system.
  • Diagnose and resolve trouble ticket/work orders thoroughly until completed.
  • Routinely follow up with manager to communicate or request assistance in order to complete work orders, when necessary.
  • Follow up with the requester after completion of a work order to ensure problem has been corrected.
  • Routinely utilizes all safety measures as related to work orders and specific tasks.

Customer Service

  • Follow up with the requestor regarding work orders, in a timely manner, upon receipt.
  • Communicate to requester steps for completion of work order and provide any follow up information.
  • At all times represent the engineering staff in a professional and helpful manner.
  • Anticipates and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.

Administrative

  • Compile list of materials to be ordered and submit to supervisor. Complete and update work orders daily for work completed each day .
  • Prepare requisitions for ERP
  • Assist with projects needs as assigned.
  • Ability to use supply order system (shows progress),

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