Facilities Technician

Overview

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. 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, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're 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.

Under limited supervision, perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Tasks span maintenance trades including carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Conduct routine inspections to determine required repairs to prevent breakdowns. Use hand and power tools, blueprints, drawings, and specifications. May train or check the work of other facilities staff.

Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

Considerable knowledge of job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of general and detailed aspects of the job. Contact with individuals representing other departments and/or outside organizations.

Education: High School or equivalent required. May require a trade license.

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

Skills & Abilities: Basic writing and communication skills. May require basic computer skills. May have on-call duties. Ability to work on a team. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Travel: Will drive vehicle to other locations.

* Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Regularly use hands, reach, talk or hear. Regularly lift and move objects 10-50 lbs; may move >100 lbs with assistance or powered equipment. Push carts up to 250 lbs. Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May sit and climb or balance. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and focus. May climb ladders. Use hand and power tools and handle chemicals and solvents.

Disclaimer:
The above describes general nature and level of work.

Must be an experienced Handyman. Comfortable with HVAC systems. Familiar with plumbing issues. Electrical switching out light fixtures. Comfortable climbing ladders. Comfortable with working with volunteers.

• 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
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance:
  Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

To apply, join our team and make your career a force for good.

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.