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Mechanic, Building Maintenance (12 pm to 10:30pm shift)
Washington, DC
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About the role
- How You'll Contribute The National Geographic Society headquarters, based in Washington, D.C., is undergoing a significant renovation project on its campus (called Base Camp), which will be completed in 2026.
- The public-facing portion of this renovation will be the new National Geographic Museum of Exploration.
- The capstone of the renovation is a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience in the courtyard.
Responsibilities
- Perform Preventative and Corrective Maintenance (80%): Execute regular, scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) and perform necessary corrective repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety equipment as directed by the Shift Lead.
- Administrative and Documentation Duties (5%): Accurately document all completed work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- System Integrity and Upkeep (5%): Assist the Shift Lead with assigned projects, including the installation of new equipment, air balancing, and troubleshooting and repair of complex systems like Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes.
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of all assigned mechanical rooms and shop areas.
- Respond to Service Requests (10%): Promptly address and resolve unscheduled maintenance requests during the shift, such as system troubleshooting, addressing temperature complaints, resolving minor plumbing issues, and repairing general building and kitchen equipment.
- Proven ability to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on commercial HVAC systems, including air handling units, VAV systems, cooling towers, and boiler operations.
- Basic understanding of plumbing systems and the ability to perform minor repairs (e.g., unclogging drains, replacing fixtures).
- Working knowledge of basic electrical systems to perform tasks like replacing ballasts, diagnosing lighting issues, and resetting tripped circuits.
- The team is currently focused on the Base Camp renovation project, including all construction, content and design, revenue and operations planning, and overall budget and schedule management.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Knowledge and Skills Required
- Proficiency in utilizing hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Must be a self-starter with a positive, team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills to work effectively with the operating shift team.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- This role provides a foundation for a technician with a few years of experience to apply technical skills toward chiller/boiler oversight, system troubleshooting, and equipment repair.
Nice to have
- Trade school certification or relevant vocational training in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing is strongly preferred.
- Two years of experience performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial, institutional, or Class A office building environment is preferred.
Compensation
- Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.
- The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more.
- At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
- The hourly rate for this position is $30.00.Employees in positions who are assigned to a shift that starts or ends between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. are entitled to shift differential pay of 10% of base pay for the hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- The employee will be required to complete 24 hours of continuing education per year in engineering and maintenance fields.
Benefits
- The Building Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the daily operational health of the facility, primarily focused on the preventative and corrective maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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