Facility Maintenance Technician III Job Springfield area,Illinois USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Job Description

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it is both a feeling and an action. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, growing your career within a movement that matters. Success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals empowered to continue changing lives for the better.

Job Overview

Under limited supervision, perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Work may involve carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Conduct routine or special inspections to identify needed repairs, use hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machines and equipment, and work from blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.

Train or check the work of other facilities staff. Provide support and leadership guidance to volunteers. Work in compliance with standard operating procedures, Federal, State, and local regulations. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the organization’s facilities and properties, including routine tasks such as correcting minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems, painting structures and equipment, and documenting installations and repairs as required by regulatory agencies.

Repair appliances and equipment; operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps, and related mechanical equipment; estimate time and material costs of 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 equipment.

Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Drive vehicles to other locations when required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School or equivalent required. Trade license may be required.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work is required.

Skills & Abilities: Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable. Must have basic writing and communication skills and basic computer skills. Must have a current valid driver’s license and good driving record. Ability to work on a team. On‑call duties may be required.

Travel: Drive vehicles to other locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong attention to detail
Highly responsive to service requests
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams
Ability to navigate and work effectively across multiple systems

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days per year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and insurance: short‑term and long‑term
Service awards and recognition

EEOC Statement

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.

The American Red Cross is a proud partner of Ameri Corps and the United States federal agencies that support national service opportunities.

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