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The Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, is seeking a motivated team-player to join our fast-paced and energetic Facilities Team as a Building Services Technician. Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer and Director of Operations, the Building Services Technician will provide support to our historic property, an additional office building, and several residential properties. Duties include continuing operation of all critical machines and systems throughout all Library properties, performing repairs and general building maintenance as detailed in list of duties, and providing quality attention to detail while performing all tasks.
Duties:
-Performs routine inspections, preventative maintenance 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.
-Completes work orders and related paperwork 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
-Completes work orders as assigned by Director of Operations or Chief Engineer to include:
-Performs basic repairs and rewiring of electrical fixtures; Maintain, repair, or replace the following electrical components as needed: light bulbs, light ballasts, light fixtures, outlets, switches, electrical motors, etc.
-Determines the steps necessary to assess an electrical situation using testing devices, blueprints and diagrams. Repairs electrical issues by replacing or installing components, wiring or devices. Tests electrical systems using tools that include voltmeters and ohmmeters to determine where issues may be occurring, the safety of the system and to ensure compatibility.
-Performs basic repairs of water piping and plumbing systems; maintain, repairs, or replaces the following plumbing components as needed: water pumps, drains, sprinkler systems equipment, steam traps, steam/water valves, flush valves on urinals, toilets, toilet fixture tank balls, floats, flappers, flange seals, etc.; snakes clogged drains as needed.
-Performs basic repairs of mechanical systems including maintenance, repairs, or replacements of the following mechanical components: coils, valves, filters, belts, lubrication of bearings, AHU fans, etc.; assists with repairs and troubleshooting of chiller, air-handlers, air compressors, pumps, gas boilers, gas water heaters, and plumbing equipment; investigates and troubleshoots noise, odor, heating/cooling issues, and reports back to Chief Engineer.
-Repairs windows, gaskets, and seals; repairs doors and locks.
-Repairs carpet, VCT flooring, and tile flooring.
-Replasters, repairs drywall, caulks, and paints Library properties.
-Performs the general repair of furniture and wooden equipment items and routine maintenance on door hardware; constructs shipping cases, bookcases, and other basic wooden construction for building; assembles and installs desks, and miscellaneous furniture.
-Starts and stops HVAC systems and performs minor repairs and maintenance of the equipment; performs repairs or maintenance tasks of steam radiation equipment and performs routine maintenance on valves and traps, as needed.
-Escorts contractors to mechanical rooms and areas as requested.
-Completes logs, check lists, and status reports for Director of Operations, as requested; Reports damage to buildings and equipment to Chief Engineer.
-Performs work with energy sources in safe state. Uses proper lockout-tagout procedure for valves, switches, and other sources of energy. Wears proper PPE (such as gloves, safety glasses, ear and eye protection, masks and/or respirator) for each task. Communicates potential safety and hazard situations with coworkers.
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