Maintenance Mechanic

Smithsonian Institution•Edgewater, MD

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic works in zones at Smithsonian Institution facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management. The role performs a variety of maintenance duties, including carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, and minor electrical repairs. The position may require late shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins to restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations.

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 closing date of the job announcement.
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 up to 50 pounds; work outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.
Provide 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; use power or mechanical augers to unstop and clean drains when necessary.
Perform minor electrical repairs to equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, and space heaters.
Relamp light fixtures and maintain emergency exit signs.
Respond to emergency call-ins when needed to restore normal Smithsonian Institution operations.