General Maintenance Technician II Union

American Red Cross•Nashville, TN

18h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the General Maintenance Technician II performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Work may involve one or more maintenance trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical work, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. The technician conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to identify maintenance and repairs needed to prevent breakdowns; uses hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment; and works from blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. The role also provides support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers. The technician maintains and repairs facilities and properties, performs related indoor and outdoor work, estimates project time and material costs, requisitions supplies and equipment, and drives to other locations. All work must follow established safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position may include on-call duties and is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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.
May require a trade license.
Current valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to work on a team.
Exemplary interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
May be required to have basic computer skills.
Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents.
Must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; heavier objects may require assistance or powered industrial equipment.
The combination of education and general experience may satisfy the stated requirements if total years meet the minimum education and experience years combined; management experience cannot be substituted.

Nice To Haves

Previous truck and/or bus driving experience.
Basic Microsoft Office knowledge.
Experience leading volunteers or paid staff.
Bilingual in any language.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair organizational facilities and properties, including patching walls and ceilings; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks; painting structures and equipment; and correcting 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.
Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections to identify maintenance and repairs needed to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment.
Use hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machines and equipment, and follow blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers.
Move and store furniture and equipment as needed.
Estimate project time and material costs and requisition supplies and equipment.
Perform groundskeeping as needed, including tending flowerbeds; pruning shrubs and trees; watering lawns and plantings; applying fertilizer and insecticides; removing leaves; sweeping exterior walkways and stairs; and removing snow and applying snow-melting chemicals.
Drive vehicles to other locations.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and applicable regulations.