Job Posting
The German International School Washington D.C. is looking for:
Assistant Facilities Engineer
Who we are:
The German International School Washington D.C. is a leading international school in the Washington DC metro
area. For over 60 years, GISW has been teaching children from preschool through twelfth grade. Aside from being
the first MINTEC certified school in the USA, GISW offers a U.S. High School Diploma as well as a German
International Abitur (DIA) to its students.
OPENING: Immediately
GENERAL Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm, with 1-hour lunch. Three or four Saturdays per year.
INFORMATION: Pay Range: $30.58 – $36.63/hour
Along with the Facilities Engineer and the Facilities Manager, responsible for
maintenance of the buildings internal systems and equipment
Assists in the maintenance and proper functioning of all electrical and mechanical
systems, heating and cooling systems, roofing and irrigation systems throughout the
buildings and grounds. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Plumbing, including installation of appropriate pipes, valves, sinks, steam traps, etc.
Facility repairs, including lights, doors, bathrooms, etc.
Equipment replacements, including motors, switches, fans, transformers, valves,
filters, heaters, etc.
Assist with construction, including storage rooms, cabinets, dry wall repair, etc.
Assists in the supervision of outside vendors/contractors in connection with works
being carried out on campus.
DESCRIPTION: Reports to the Facilities Engineer and/or the Facilities Manager daily about technical
problems and proposed solutions.
Daily duties include but are not limited to:
o Maintain safety requirements
o HVAC DDC oversight
o HVAC equipment checks
o Mechanical room checks
o Maintenance work and other duties as required
o Opening school buildings for regular school operations
Supports the Facilities Engineer
o Maintain a daily work log
o Follow a preventative maintenance program established by the Facilities
Engineer/Facilities Manager
