Building Services Technician

Building Services Technician

The Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented team-player to join our Facilities Team as a Building Services Technician. Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer and Head of Facilities, the Building Services Technician supports our historic property, an additional office building, and several residential properties. The main responsibilities include ensuring the continued operation of all critical machines and systems across Folger properties, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, completing repairs and renovations, and maintaining facility readiness for both daily operations and special events.

Standout candidates will be self-motivated learners with a drive for improvement and collaboration. Prior experience in building-related trades is required, with a strong emphasis on carpentry, renovations, and general building repairs-particularly in areas such as replastering and drywall repair.

The standard schedule for this role is flexible, however will add up to a 35-hour work week with an hour unpaid lunch daily. This position will have a shifted day schedule, with a Sunday through Thursday work week preferred, though the exact schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process. In addition, the Building Services Technician will participate in the team's on-call shift rotation to provide coverage outside of standard hours. The selected candidate will need to be within a commutable distance to the D.C. office (DC, MD, VA) by their start date.

Health & safety : The health and well-being of all staff, contractors, and visitors is our top priority. While the Folger no longer requires masks or vaccinations (except for AEA spaces), we support and encourage individuals to take the safety precautions they are most comfortable with, and we ask that individual choices are respected. The Folger offers organization-funded healthcare plans for full-time staff and extensive leave options to all staff in the case of any health issues that arise.

Compensation : This is a weekly-paid hourly position, with a pay range of $26-$30 for a 35-hour work week with limited opportunities for overtime. Total compensation includes an extensive benefits plan, including fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance and a generous 403b contribution and match.

Duties

Preventive Maintenance, Work Order Requests, and Coordination

• Performs routine inspections, preventative, and predictive maintenance throughout the plant and properties.
• Assists in general cleaning and preventative maintenance of all mechanical equipment rooms; checks for valve and piping system leaks, abnormal equipment noises, standing water, etc.
• Responds to work orders as issued by Head of Facilities and Chief Engineer and completes digital recordkeeping daily.
• Coordinates with various departments or tenants to resolve maintenance problems.
• Performs repairs, renovations, and upgrades to rental apartments as needed during occupancy and in-between tenants.
• Escorts contractors to mechanical rooms and areas as requested.
• Checks event and room set-ups to confirm they are consistent and correct.
• Ensures rooms are set up properly for the coming day and that Folger grounds are clean, clear of debris, and safe.

General Carpentry, Renovations, and Building Repairs

Electrical Systems Maintenance and Repair

Plumbing and Piping Systems Maintenance and Repair

Mechanical Systems Maintenance and Repair

Safety and Compliance

Education and Experience :

Skills and Knowledge :

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :

This job operates in a professional office environment with occasional times of construction. The employee may be exposed to various components of an office environment, such as fluorescent lighting, pollen, dust, recycled air, cooling fans, semi-enclosed areas, central heating, seasonal warmer temperatures, and office noise. During times of construction, employee may be exposed to loud noises, dust, and other construction elements; Personal protective devices are provided by the Folger to reduce the impact of construction elements. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.