Facilities Services Worker

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Facilities Services Worker is responsible for performing various duties such as moving, arranging and lifting heavy objects including building materials, furniture and collections. In this position, you will: Perform various duties such as moving, arranging and lifting heavy objects including building materials, furniture and collections; also loading and unloading debris, trash, cement, sand, equipment, supplies and other materials from trucks, vans and cars using dollies, hand trucks, hand operated hydraulic lifts, and/or by hand. Operate gas or LP-powered, self-propelled ride-on and other equipment; perform the full range of operator-level maintenance and inspection to include inspection of fluid levels, tire pressures, and general inspection of equipment prior to operation. Operate forklift trucks on the loading dock, parking garage and other areas, loading and unloading supplies from trucks, moving supplies to the shipping and receiving area and to storage areas, and stacking and unstacking materials in designated areas both inside and outside of the building. Assist with custodial tasks as required. Custodial duties include cleaning offices, exhibit space, restrooms, corridors, storage rooms, stairways or any area within the confines of the building(s) using brooms, mops, buckets, heavy duty vacuums, buffers and scrubbers, as well as snow removal. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Salaire : $22 – $26/Per Hour

Join the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo, in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery." Facilities Management (FM) ensures the lifecycle stewardship of the Smithsonian's buildings, gardens, grounds, and infrastructure, while providing the logistical support essential for seamless operations. FM provides the essential facilities operations and maintenance required to ensure a safe, healthy and sustainable environment to support and enhance the Smithsonian experience for all. As the largest and most diverse organization within the Smithsonian Institution, our teams are located across the museums, research centers, the National Zoo, and over 180 acres of outdoor gardens including 13 public exhibition gardens. FM professionals, from skilled tradespeople to administrative staff, and every role in between, perform the majority of operations, maintenance