Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader
Smithsonian Institution
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Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader
Smithsonian Institution
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$37.83 - $44.10
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of workers who repair and operate utility systems in Smithsonian facilities, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely while monitoring automated controls.
It requires hands-on technical skills in maintenance, plus the ability to guide others, estimate costs, and enforce safety rules.
A good fit would be someone with experience in building utilities who enjoys supervising small teams in a high-traffic, historic environment like museums.
Key Requirements
- Experience in utility systems repair and operation, including monitoring Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems
- Leadership skills to lead, instruct, and review work of team members on technical tasks
- Knowledge of safety programs, including OSHEM compliance, PPE usage, and training team members
- Ability to estimate labor and materials costs from work orders
- Familiarity with ensuring continuous operation of building automation and physical plant equipment
- Overall technical background in facilities management for historic or high-traffic buildings
Full Job Description
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.
In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.
Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position.
Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
The Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader serves under the general supervision of the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (USRO) Supervisor and performs a variety of technical and leadership duties within the zone.
In this position, you will: Participate and assure compliance with OSHEM and OFMR safety program.
Assure team members receive appropriate training and that they exercise safe and productive work habits, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Estimate labor and materials costs from work orders.
Assure the continuous operation and monitoring of the Direct Digital Control (DDC) System in order to monitor and control the buildings automated physical plant and related equipment.
Lead and instruct coworkers on difficult work operations. Review work in progress and suggest necessary adjustments in plans and assignments.
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