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Maintenance Worker
Smithsonian Institution · Posted 55 days ago
On-site Full-time Washington, DC $29 – $33.8/hr Apply by Aug 5, 2026 Maintenance Mechanic ESTJESTPISTJISTP
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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in one of the Smithsonian Institution's facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management (FM). The Office of Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for all Smithsonian facilities, many of which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year.
What You'll Do
- →The Maintenance Worker assists journeymen maintenance workers in accomplishing day-to-day duties required to maintain the facilities in museums.
- →In this position, you will: Perform general maintenance repairs, construction, and various other manual tasks.
- →Carry out demolition/construction or repair of walls, floors, partitions, cases, etc.
- →Carry out paint jobs, to include preparation of surfaces by sanding, brushing, and applying coating materials.
- →Carry out electrical repairs.
- →Load and unload trucks.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment Physical Requirements: This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.
- ✓Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
- ✓For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see OPM's website.
- ✓Additional Requirements: Must have a valid State or District of Columbia driver's license.
- ✓(Must submit a copy with your application) Must be available to work late shifts, weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies to restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations.
- ✓Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Benefits
- ★The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
- ★Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
- ★Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
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