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Building Maintenance Worker

Georgetown University
Main Campus, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026
💰 $38,000/yr

About the role

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Position: P47355

  • Full-time: 40 hours

  • Pay: $18.87

  • Location: 37th & O Street NW Washington, DC 20057

Job Overview

Performs general building trades work in maintaining building structures, systems and equipment and related components as part of the services provided by the facilities management department to maintain University buildings.  Services include routine and semi-skilled preventative maintenance and minor repair of building structures, systems (Hvac, plumbing and electrical). Performs semi-skill maintenance and repairs in accordance with industry/trade practices. Provides daily maintenance support to building users through responses to calls for service, scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and similar service.  Workers assigned to the central shop perform scheduled preventative maintenance and unscheduled or special work.  Workers use all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observe all safety rules, regulations and precautions in performing their duties.

Work Interactions

Depending on assigned area of work, this position reports directly to a Zone Manager or a Central Shop Supervisor along with employees of other trades, and trades helpers.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Requires two years’ experience performing general building maintenance work utilizing electrical, plumbing, carpentry/lock, basic HVAC maintenance skills.

  • Requires completion of a training program in general building maintenance that includes basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, lock and basic HVAC maintenance

  • Requires valid and current driver’s license from Maryland, Virginia or District of Columbia.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.

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