Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $45.21 - $52.68 Per Hour

Job Summary: 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) and is 3rd shift only, 11:30pm - 8:00am. 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.

Major Duties:

• The USRO Supervisor is responsible for supervising and providing the full range of operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and controls work. In this position, you will: Serve as a supervisor in any of the Zones located in the Washington, D. C. Area, although supervisors may devote differing portions of their time to the duties listed below, they must perform the full range of operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and controls work. Plan, schedule, assign, evaluate and coordinate the work of leaders, mechanics, helpers, and intermediate level workers and coordinates, and inspects for approval, all repairs or maintenance required by other shops or contractors to heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems within assigned buildings. Continuously study operational procedures and policies to assure the most effective and efficient use of people, resources and energy. Assure the continuous operation and monitoring of the Direct Digital Control (DDC) System and assures that EPA regulations for refrigerant management are adhered to.

Qualifications: 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.

How to Apply: Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note: You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you). Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages. You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process. The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-08