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!
We are currently seeking a General Maintenance Tech III to work at our Greater Carolinas Region in Charlotte Park.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Under limited supervision the General Maintenance Tech III will perform repairs and maintenance in the 3 facilities. The General Maintenance Technician typically performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry plumbing painting machine and equipment repair and electrical. Conduct routine periodic or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities machinery and equipment. Use hand and power tools to test inspect troubleshoot and repair machines and equipment. Provide support development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:
Maintain and repair organizations facilities and properties involving routine tasks andresponsibilities.Correct minor electrical plumbing carpentry and structural problems. Paint structures and equipment as needed. Document installation and repairs as required by regulatory agencies.
Repair appliances and equipment. Troubleshoot boilers chillers motors fans pumps and related mechanical equipment; otherwise call in vendor for advanced work. Estimate time and material costs of various projects. Requisition new supplies and equipment.
Review maintenance records to identify recurring deficiencies; plan and implement corrective maintenance or repairs.
May troubleshoot and repair all building HVAC related equipment. Will call in vendors for advanced repair work.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Will drive a company vehicle to other locations.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: High School or equivalent required.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Related experience includes skill and knowledge of painting HVAC carpentry plumbing masonry and electrical work is required. HVAC certification is NOT required.
Skills & Abilities: Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable. Must have basic writing and communicationto have basic computer have on-call duties. Ability to work on a team. Self-starter with good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Travel: Will drive a company vehicle to other locations. A current valid drivers license and good driving record is required.
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs. frequently; lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. with assistance or the use of a powered industrial truck. Frequently required to push carts weighing up to 250 pounds on flat flooring or ramps. Frequently required to stand walk stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Able to move/lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents. Position may require climbing of ladders for top-level selection.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based 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 9 days a year in the first year and 15 days in the second 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
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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 Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
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Required Experience:
IC
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