General Maintenance Tech II

American Red Cross • Johnstown, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a General Maintenance Tech II for their Johnstown Red Cross Blood Center in Johnstown, PA. This role involves performing repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. The position typically covers multiple maintenance trades including carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, and electrical work. The General Maintenance Tech II will also conduct inspections to identify necessary repairs, use tools to troubleshoot and repair equipment, and provide support to volunteers. The role requires adherence to standard operating procedures and applicable regulations. Additionally, the position involves fleet maintenance of 75 vehicles and occasional travel to other facilities.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Related experience includes skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work is required.
• May require a valid driver's license and clean DMV record.
• May be required to have basic computer skills.
• Exemplary interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Skills and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work is required.
• May have on-call duties.
• Ability to work on a team.
• A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment.
• Perform work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair and electrical.
• 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.
• Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
• Maintain and repair organization's facilities and properties involving routine tasks and responsibilities.
• Patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings.
• Repair or replace concrete floors, steps and sidewalks.
• 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.
• Install, operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps and related mechanical equipment.
• May move and store furniture and equipment.
• Estimate time and material costs of various projects.
• Requisition new supplies and equipment.
• May plant and tend flowerbeds. Prune shrubs and trees to enhance growth and appearance, water lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds and spray fertilizer and insecticides.
• May rake and remove fallen leaves, sweep external walkways and staircases and may remove snow using power removal equipment or shovel.
• Apply snow-melting chemical when necessary on company roads, walkways and outside staircases.
• May drive vehicle to other locations.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Perform fleet maintenance of 75 vehicles.
• Occasional travel to other facilities outside the area.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 9 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 Program
• 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