Technician II, General Maintenance

American Red Cross • Anchorage, AK

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Joining the American Red Cross is a unique experience, becoming a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. The organization fosters a welcoming, diverse, and unified team, where career growth is aligned with a mission to help people and communities. Employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, and are supported in their professional development. Under general supervision, the Technician II performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. This role typically involves work in maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Responsibilities include conducting routine, periodic, or special inspections to prevent breakdowns, and using hand and power tools, blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications for testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing. The position also provides support and guidance to volunteers and requires compliance with standard operating procedures and all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance and involves regional travel.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required.
• May require a trade license.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work is required.
• May be required to have basic computer skills.
• Exemplary interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work on a team.
• A current valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
• Regional travel involved.

Nice To Haves

• Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience building vendor relationships.
• Intermediate computer proficiency including Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees