Building Services Technician- FT ($26-30/hr) Folger Shakespear Library

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.

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