Plant Operations Specialist

San Diego Blood Bank • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Manager and Assistant Manager, Plant Operations the Plant Operations Specialist assists in the cleaning, maintenance and repairs of all San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) facilities, selected vehicles and equipment. San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization also operating as Southern California Blood Bank. We serve hospitals in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We are the primary blood provider to Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and the safety net for hospitals in our region. Every year, more than 150,000 units of blood provided by San Diego Blood Bank are transfused into patients of all ages, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds throughout Southern California. These patients are struggling with life-threatening medical conditions including cancer and other blood disorders, severe burns, organ transplants, emergency surgery, trauma, childbirth complications and more.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 or more years in the maintenance field.
• Safely use tools and test equipment.
• Drive various motor vehicles.
• Must be 21 for insurance purposes.
• Maintain clear, concise, legible reports and accurate information logs/records.
• Perform maintenance tasks in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, building repairs, automotive and refrigeration.
• Ability to use tools and test equipment associated with those tasks.
• Valid California driver's license (Class C) required.

Nice To Haves

• Class A or B driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to, exhibits and upholds SDBB's Standards of Excellence.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs of a variety of SDBB building equipment, fixtures, motor vehicles and certain types of medical equipment.
• Completes work requests assigned by Plant Operations Management.
• Assists in updating and maintaining Plant Operations maintenance and repair logs.
• Keeps management appraise of any maintenance or safety issues that come to their attention.
• Performs occasional custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and spot cleaning of carpets, walls and upholstery as required.
• Assists in the inspection of the cleaning of all blood bank facilities by custodians and sub-contractors.
• Sets up rooms for meetings, exhibits and other blood bank functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision plans) for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• Earn up to 120 hours of paid vacation in your first year.
• 7 paid Holidays + 1 personal holiday provided annually.
• 40 hours of paid sick time provided annually.
• 403b retirement plan with 3% employer match starting on your first day.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free for employees and their families
• Service Awards and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED