General Maintenance Technician III

American Red Cross•Charlotte, NC

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 currently seeking a General Maintenance Tech III to work at our Greater Carolinas Region in Charlotte Park. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Under limited supervision, the General Maintenance Tech III will perform repairs and maintenance in the 3 facilities. The General Maintenance Technician 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. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD: Maintain and repair organization's facilities and properties involving routine tasks and responsibilities. Correct minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems. Paint structures and equipment as needed. Document installation and repairs as required by regulatory agencies. Repair appliances and equipment. Troubleshoot boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps and related mechanical equipment; otherwise, call in vendor for advanced work. Estimate time and material costs of various projects. Requisition new supplies and equipment. Review maintenance records to identify recurring deficiencies; plan and implement corrective maintenance or repairs. May troubleshoot and repair all building HVAC related equipment. Will call in vendors for advanced repair work. Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Will drive a company vehicle to other locations. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: High School or equivalent required. Experience: Minimum 5 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. HVAC certification is NOT required. Skills & Abilities: Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable. Must have basic writing and communication skills. Required to have basic computer skills. Will have on-call duties. Ability to work on a team. Self-starter with good interpersonal and customer service skills. Travel: Will drive a company vehicle to other locations. A current valid driver’s license and good driving record is required. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. Physical Requirements: 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.

Requirements

High School or equivalent required.
Minimum 5 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.
Must have basic writing and communication skills.
Required to have basic computer skills.
Will have on-call duties.
Ability to work on a team.
Self-starter with good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Will drive a company vehicle to other locations. A current valid driver’s license and 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.
HVAC certification is NOT required.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair organization's facilities and properties involving routine tasks and responsibilities.
Correct minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems.
Paint structures and equipment as needed.
Document installation and repairs as required by regulatory agencies.
Repair appliances and equipment.
Troubleshoot boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps and related mechanical equipment; otherwise, call in vendor for advanced work.
Estimate time and material costs of various projects.
Requisition new supplies and equipment.
Review maintenance records to identify recurring deficiencies; plan and implement corrective maintenance or repairs.
May troubleshoot and repair all building HVAC related equipment.
Will call in vendors for advanced repair work.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Will drive a company vehicle to other locations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 9 days a year in the first year and 15 days in the second 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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