Maintenance Mechanic

Smithsonian Institution • Edgewater, MD

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic works in facilities serviced by the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Facilities Management, which maintains Smithsonian facilities, including historic buildings visited by millions of people each year. The position performs a variety of maintenance duties in assigned zones. Work may include late shifts, weekends, and holidays, and the employee may be called in during emergencies.

Requirements

• Possess a valid state or District of Columbia driver’s license and upload a copy with the application.
• Meet the qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Be able to perform moderately heavy work, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; work outdoors in all weather with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages that describes relevant experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, repair, and construct items and structures, including doors, windows, partitions, stairways, steps, flooring, scaffolding, metal studs, metal door jambs, and tiles.
• Perform maintenance and protective painting on walls, floors, ceilings, and woodwork; prepare surfaces by removing old finishes through scraping, burning, sanding, or chemical stripping.
• Perform minor maintenance on plumbing fixtures and clear minor clogged drains, including using power or mechanical augers to unstop and clean drains when necessary.
• Perform minor electrical repairs on equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, and space heaters; replace lamps in light fixtures and maintain emergency exit signs.
• Respond to emergency call-ins when required to help restore normal Smithsonian Institution operations.

Benefits

• The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, with information provided about flexible spending accounts, health insurance, leave, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and a retirement program.
• Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized, subject to availability and approval; some incentives require a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed