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George Washington University

Appliance Technician

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A Home Appliance Repairer installs and repairs home appliances, such as microwaves and vacuum cleaners. Has a deep understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of various appliances. May work in a dedicated repair shop or at a customer location.

$46,902 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

+59% projected growth

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Job Description

Appliance Technician George Washington University - 3.9 Foggy Bottom, DC Job Details Full-time $22.46 - $29.12 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Field service equipment repair Post-sales product instruction Record keeping On-site technical support Dryer repair Washing machine repair Appliance installation Employee relationship building Mid-level Gas line installation Company vehicle operation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Bachelor's degree Refrigeration 1 year Tracking inventory levels Repair estimation Full Job Description 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 GW Staff Approach to Pay How is pay for new employees determined at GW? 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.