General Maintenance Technician Union MA2

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. _By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?_ Join usu2014Where your Career is a Force for Good Job Description: Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else u2013 itu2019s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worldu2019s 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, youu2019ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifeu2019s work with an ongoing mission thatu2019s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, youu2019re 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 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): Under close supervision, perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Typically perform work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. 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. Use blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. 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. Standard Schedule: _Monday- Friday Standard business hours 7:00am 3:30pm CST. Hours can be flexible_ _The salary for this position is $19.59 an hour._ WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities): 1. Maintain and repair the organizationu2019s facilities and properties involving routine tasks and responsibilities. Paint structures and equipment as needed. Install and correct minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems. Document installation and repairs as required by regulatory agencies. Operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps and related mechanical equipment. Repair appliances and equipment. 2. May move and store furniture and equipment. 3 . Estimate time and material costs of various projects. Requisition new supplies and equipment. 4. May plant and tend flowerbeds. Prune shrubs and trees enhance growth and appearance. May water lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds. May spray trees, lawns, shrubs and flower beds with fertilizer and insecticides. May rake and remove fallen leaves. May sweep external walkways and staircases. May remove snow using power removal equipment or shovel. Apply snow-melting chemical, when necessary, on company roads, walkways and outside staircases. May keep drainage ditches and culverts free of obstructions. 5. Will drive vehicles to other locations. 6. Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures. ---------------------- Scope: Continue learning aspects of the job. Work on task-oriented assignments. Contact primarily within immediate work unit. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Education: High School or equivalent required. May require a trade license. Experience: 1 year of related experience preferred. Related experience includes skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work. Management Experience: N/A Skills & Abilities: Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable. Must have basic writing and communication skills. May be required to have basic computer skills. May have on-call duties. Ability to work on a team. A current valid driveru2019s license and good driving record is required. Travel: Will drive vehicles to other locations. Must have a valid driver license. Combination of candidateu2019s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to descriptionu2019s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). ---------------------- 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. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 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 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 + Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term + Service Awards and recognition _Apply now Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to_ _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._ u200b _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 u2014 the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance u2014 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. 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Created: 2025-10-04