General Maintenance Tech II - Portland, ME

VetJobs•Portland, ME

3d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Fleet and Tech II works under general supervision to perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities and on machines and equipment. Work may involve one or more maintenance trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, and electrical work. The role includes conducting routine, periodic, or special inspections to identify work needed to prevent breakdowns; using hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment; and supporting, developing, or providing leadership guidance to volunteers. The position maintains and repairs facilities and properties, including patching walls and ceilings, repairing or replacing concrete, painting, addressing minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural issues, documenting work as required by regulatory agencies, and servicing boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps, and related mechanical equipment. It may also involve moving and storing furniture or equipment; estimating project time and material costs; requisitioning supplies and equipment; groundskeeping and snow removal; and driving to other locations. The role is responsible for fleet vehicles across facilities and requires following established safety procedures and applicable operating procedures and regulations. The position is based at the Portland Red Cross Blood Center in Portland, Maine. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility for 40 hours per week; on-call duties are required. The salary range is $22–$23 per hour, and the offer includes a $1,500 sign-on bonus and up to $8,000 annually in on-call pay.

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 a good driving record.
Ability to work on a team.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds unassisted and working in varied postures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain facilities, properties, machinery, and equipment.
Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections to identify maintenance and repair work needed to prevent breakdowns.
Use hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machines and equipment.
Perform work in maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, and electrical work.
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.
Document installations and repairs as required by regulatory agencies.
Install, operate, and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps, and related mechanical equipment.
Move and store furniture and equipment as needed.
Estimate project time and material costs and requisition supplies and equipment.
Perform groundskeeping tasks as needed, including tending flowerbeds, pruning, watering, applying fertilizer or insecticides, and clearing leaves and walkways.
Remove snow using power equipment or a shovel and apply snow-melting chemicals when necessary.
Drive vehicles to other locations and support fleet vehicles across facilities.
Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and applicable regulations.
Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers.
Work on call as required.