Facility Technician

American Red Cross • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance and requires the candidate to reside no more than 45 minutes from the Austin chapter. Under limited supervision, the Facility Technician performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. The role typically involves work in one or more maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Responsibilities include conducting routine, periodic, or special inspections to prevent breakdowns, using hand and power tools for testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing machines and equipment, and interpreting blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. The technician may also train or check the work of other facilities staff and provides support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers. All duties must be performed in compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required.
• May require a trade license.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work is required.
• Basic writing and communication skills.
• May be required to have basic computer skills.
• Ability to work on a team.
• A current valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair organization's facilities and properties involving routine tasks and responsibilities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Review maintenance records to identify recurring deficiencies; plan and implement corrective maintenance or repairs.
• May troubleshoot and repair all building HVAC related equipment.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Drive vehicle to other locations.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees