General Maintenance Tech II - Portland, ME

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Portland, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Fleet and Tech II works under general supervision to perform repairs and maintenance at plant or office facilities and on machines, equipment, and fleet vehicles. The role covers one or more maintenance trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, and electrical work. It includes routine, periodic, and special inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent breakdowns, as well as testing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment with hand and power tools. The position supports the American Red Cross Blood Center in Portland, Maine, and involves maintaining facilities and properties, documenting work as required by regulatory agencies, estimating project time and material costs, and requisitioning supplies and equipment. The role may also involve moving furniture and equipment, groundskeeping and snow removal, and driving to other locations. Work must follow established safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a flexible 40-hour workweek; on-call duty is required. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered, with up to $8,000 annually in on-call pay. The posting gives fleet and facility figures that differ between sections: it cites a fleet of 18 vehicles across 4 facilities, and later states responsibility for 17 vehicles across 3 facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Required skills and knowledge in painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.
Current, valid driver's license and good driving record; a clean DMV record may be required.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with chemicals and solvents.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted and handling heavier objects with assistance or powered equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable.
Basic computer skills may be required.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair organizational facilities and properties.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment routinely, periodically, or as needed to identify required maintenance and prevent breakdowns.
Use hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machines and equipment.
Patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings; repair or replace concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks; and paint structures and equipment as needed.
Install or correct minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems.
Install, operate, and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps, and related mechanical equipment.
Document installations and repairs as required by regulatory agencies.
Estimate time and material costs for projects and requisition supplies and equipment.
Move and store furniture and equipment as needed.
Perform groundskeeping, including tending flowerbeds, pruning, watering, applying fertilizer or insecticides, and removing leaves.
Sweep exterior walkways and staircases, remove snow with power equipment or a shovel, and apply snow-melting chemicals as needed.
Drive vehicles to other locations and maintain or support fleet vehicles.
Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers.
Perform work in accordance with safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Perform required on-call duties.