Position: Lead Maintenance Technician

Department: Operations and Maintenance

General Description:
Mount Vernon’s Operations and Maintenance Department is seeking a lead maintenance technician to assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, heating, air conditioning, domestic water and various other systems.  This position includes housing on the estate, however relocation expenses will be the responsibility of the employee.  The position supervises a staff of four technicians.

Essential Functions:
• Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, pumps, motors, valves, security and fire alarm equipment and HVAC equipment and controls
• Various maintenance tasks including electrical and HVAC diagnostics, installing piping & electrical wiring, digging trenches, working with sewer tanks, drainage, and pumping equipment, assembling scaffolding/rigging, and setup and operation of audio/visual equipment
• Conducts all work/orders in accordance with documented procedures and guidelines and compiles a daily record
• Assists contractors with service projects and installations
• Operates, maintains and secures tools and equipment
• Practices, maintains and enforces safety regulations and procedures
• Assists with requirements for estate special events
• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs to all electrical systems
• Installing breakers and panels
• Perform new circuitry load calculations and electrical surveys
• Maintain and replace dimming systems, fan motors, and UPS systems.
• Perform conduit configuration and installations, generator testing, fire alarm testing and repair of switchgear, and interior and exterior lighting inventory and maintain stock of electrical supplies

Qualifications:
• Must have 7+ years of experience in electrical, emergency power systems, energy management, general repairs and fire safety
• Ability to read and understand MEP and architectural drawings
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Works independently and with a minimum of supervision
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Knowledge of life safety codes preferred
• Valid driver’s license required

Special Requirements: 
Position requires standing/walking for long periods of time, entering dark, dusty and close spaces, using solvents, lubricants, adhesives and other hazardous materials, and exposure to all weather conditions;  Weekend and holiday work and rotating 24 hour duty shift required ; Position is classified as essential and requires participation in all emergencies, ice and snow removal and special events 

Employment will be contingent upon successful drug test and crimnal/background check 

You may send application materials:  via email- HRMail@MountVernon.org, or fax- 703.780.8320 or postal mail - P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121.  Our applications may be downloaded and printed from the website (under employment) at www.MountVernon.org or picked up in person at the Ticket window, Restaurant or Retail shops.

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer