General Maintenance Technician Union MA2

American Red Cross•Madison, WI

14h•$20

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! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): Under close supervision, perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Typically perform work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. 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. Use blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. 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. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance Standard Schedule: Monday- Friday Standard business hours 7:00am 3:30pm CST. Hours can be flexible The salary for this position is $19.59 an hour.

Requirements

High School or equivalent required.
May require a trade license.
1 year of related experience preferred.
Related experience includes skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work.
Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable.
Must have basic writing and communication skills.
May be required to have basic computer skills.
May have on-call duties.
Ability to work on a team.
A current valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
Will drive vehicles to other locations.
Must have a valid driver license.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the organization’s facilities and properties involving routine tasks and responsibilities.
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.
Operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps and related mechanical equipment.
Repair appliances and 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 enhance growth and appearance.
May water lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds.
May spray trees, lawns, shrubs and flower beds with fertilizer and insecticides.
May rake and remove fallen leaves.
May sweep external walkways and staircases.
May remove snow using power removal equipment or shovel.
Apply snow-melting chemical, when necessary, on company roads, walkways and outside staircases.
May keep drainage ditches and culverts free of obstructions.
Will drive vehicles to other locations.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Benefits

Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 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
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition

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