George Washington University
Administration/Managerment

Appliance Technician

Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 16, 2026

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Appliance Technician

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Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary: Facilities, Buildings & Grounds (FBG) is currently seeking an Appliance Technician to help support the Universities mission in education. FBG is a part of GW’s Facilities, Planning and Construction Management Division, which maintains GW’s property and grounds on all three campuses. Employees at GWU are offered a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, general retirement savings options that include university contributions and matching contributions, generous Annual and Sick leave benefits plus many more. For more information about GW benefits, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Facilities Operations Services, the Appliance Technician typically performs installations and troubleshooting for washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, and other large appliances for University customers.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Connecting water and gas lines to appliances and checking for leaks after appliance installation
  • Informing customers on how to operate the appliances properly
  • Repairing and replacing any defective components found in appliances
  • Dismantling and reassembling appliances to diagnose appliance malfunctions
  • Other duties may include record keeping, bill preparation, preparing repair estimates, and inventory control

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
We are seeking an individual with the following characteristics:
  • Commitment to GW’s values
  • Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity
  • Honest, with the highest ethical standards
  • Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation
  • Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard worker. Takes initiative; very high energy
  • Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others;
  • Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self- interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions
  • Highest levels of responsiveness
  • Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert the extraordinary effort often required
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment
  • Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful way
  • Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University
  • Seeks “win-win” solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration
  • Flexible and receptive to change; and
  • A positive “can-do” attitude.
  • Responsive to after-hours calls from associates and other colleagues.
  • Valid Driver’s License to operate GW vehicles.
Hiring Range $22.46 - $29.12
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation
Family Safety and Facilities
Sub-Family General Trades
Stream Service and Support
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: 7:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Essential onsite
Telework: No
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S014403
Job Open Date: 08/13/2026
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

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  1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
    • No
    • Yes
  2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?  (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
    • Yes, IEP complete
    • No, still in IEP
    • N/a - not a current GW employee
  3. * What is your expected salary range?

    (Open Ended Question)

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