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Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measured in people helped communities made whole and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

The American Red Cross at the Philadelphia Blood Center is seeking a Fulltime General Maintenance Tech. Must have a Valid Driver License. This is a union position.

Standard Schedule: MonFri 7am to 3:30pm; Oncall is required.This position does require successful candidate to participate in the oncall rotation schedule with colleagues for up to 7 days at a time.

Pay Information: $26.25/hourly (Union)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

The General Maintenance Tech performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities or on machines and equipment. Typically performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry plumbing painting machine and equipment repair electrical sheet metal fabrication and welding. Conducts routine periodic or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities machinery and equipment. Uses hand and power tools. Tests inspects troubleshoots and repairs machines and equipment. Uses blueprints sketches layouts wiring diagrams drawings and specifications.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP) regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable Federal state and local regulations. Provide support development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

Maintain and repair organizations facilities and properties involving routine tasks and responsibilities.

Install and correct minor electrical plumbing carpentry and structural problems.

Repairs appliances and equipment.

Paint structures and equipment as needed.

May move and store furniture and equipment.

Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Operate and service boilers chillers motors fans pumps and related mechanical equipment.

Estimate time and material costs of various projects. Requisition new supplies and equipment.

May drive vehicle to other locations.

Document installation and repairs as required by regulatory agencies.

Light Landscaping duties

May keep drainage ditches and culverts free of obstructions

Perform other related duties as necessary.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience: Minimum 1 to 3 years required

• Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Depending on work assignment may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand walk and manipulate (lift carry move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good handeye coordination arm hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.

• Work Conditions: Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work.

• Travel: Must have a current valid drivers license. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization staff may be asked to be on 24hour call during period of major disaster.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a missionbased organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

• 401K with up to 6 match

• Paid Family Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term

• Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps the federal agency that brings people together through service and its partners the Peace Corps AmeriCorps Alums National Peace Corps Association and the Service Year Alliance launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering Visit redcross/volunteertoday to learn more including our mostneeded volunteer positions.

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