This position is located in the Office of Facilities Management, Directorate of Library Business Operations, District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL). The incumbent of this position is responsible for performing mechanical and maintenance operations for the DCPL System. This system encompasses the central library and neighborhood libraries throughout the District of Columbia. The Martin Luther King Memorial Library, the central library and main building, has an interior floor space in excess of 400,000 square feet. The building contains a steam-reducing plant with of more than 200 horsepower, with two 655 ton, air conditioning chiller units, numerous elevators and variety of electric, gas and ground maintenance equipment. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the proper mechanical operation, maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems. Performs standard repairs of both electrical and plumbing systems.

• Operates and properly maintains low pressure (oil-fired or gas-fired) steam or hot water heating plant, its controls and auxiliaries; makes periodic temperature checks of areas in facility in order to maintain proper room temperature, calibrates thermostats as necessary and records temperature, in log book. 

• Cleans boiler as scheduled to include lubrication and care of electronic motors, compressors, and other mechanical equipment. Prepares heating plant for annual inspection by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.

• Operates and maintains air conditioning systems (chill water or direct expansion); tests for proper operation; traces and locates defects and makes necessary repairs; cleans and lubricates moving parts; tightens connections; 

• Obtains needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools; ensures that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.

• Frequently communicates with branch librarians to assess needs and resolve problems.

• Posts license or other notices at MLK and the branches as needed. Inspects daily conditions of the physical plant in these locations and makes appropriate repairs.

• Supports the leader and supervisors in the fostering management goals, and efficiency and economic work operations.

• Participates with other staff in snow removal or to respond to emergency conditions.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.