Facilities Maintenance Technician (Equipment & Pool)

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician (Equipment & Pool) Department: Operations

Spectrum Management, LLC has been serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for over 26 years and provides a comprehensive array of services that include construction management, facilities operations & maintenance, and real estate development services.

Spectrum Management is currently seeking a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance duties at one of our high-profile locations in Washington, D.C. This role will be responsible for keeping the memorial's mechanical, electrical, and water systems safe, reliable, and ready for daily public use. The role covers preventive maintenance and repair of site equipment, along with operation and maintenance of the memorial's pools, fountains, and water features.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, lighting, electrical systems, HVAC components, and other site equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical failures and escalate issues that require specialized service.
• Respond to after-hours and emergency equipment failures as needed.
• Operate and maintain pool and fountain pumps, filtration systems, chemical feed systems, and related equipment.
• Test water quality daily (pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and other parameters) and adjust chemical levels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of experience in facilities, mechanical, or equipment maintenance, with pool or aquatic maintenance experience preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalent certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of pumps, motors, electrical systems, basic HVAC, water chemistry, and filtration systems.
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain any required certifications (e.g., EPA 608).

Preferred:

• Certification in HVAC, electrical, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience with decorative fountains or reflecting pools.
• Additional certifications in water treatment or backflow prevention.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to prioritize work requests and orders according to departmental needs
• Ability to assess immediate customer needs and ensure customer’s receipt of prompt and efficient services.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations
• Basic computer skills to input, retrieve, view and print information from facilities management and maintenance tracking systems
• Ability to work overtime and weekend hours as needed with short notice.