General Maintenance Tech II

American Red Cross•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s 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, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re 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! We are seeking a General Maintenance Tech II for our Central Pennsylvania Chapter in Harrisburg, PA. Will also maintain offices in Allentown, Gettysburg, Lewisburg, Reading, Wilkes-Barre & York. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Under general supervision, the General Maintenance Tech II will perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. The General Maintenance Tech II typically performs 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. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD 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. Will drive vehicle to other locations. Will be in charge of fleet maintenance. Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

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, pluming, masonry and electrical work is required.
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.
20% travel.
Will drive vehicle to other locations.
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.

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.
Will drive vehicle to other locations.
Will be in charge of fleet maintenance.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

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

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