General Maintenance Technician III - Military Veterans

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

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We are currently seeking a Maintenance Tech III for our Georgia Region in Douglasville , GA.

Will require on-call responsibilities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Under limited supervision, the Maintenance Tech III will perform repairs and maintenance in the Biomedical facility, or on machines and equipment. The Maintenance Tech IIIT typically performs 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.

Facility is 32,000 sq. feet. Also, will manage a fleet of 16 vehicles.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE 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.  Operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps and related mechanical equipment.  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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: High School or equivalent required. May require a trade license.

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. 

Skills & Abilities: May require a valid driver's license and clean DMV record.  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.

Travel: May drive vehicle to other locations. Valid driver's license required.

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.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

•    Medical, Dental Vision plans

•    Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

•    PTO + Holidays

•    401K with 4% match

•    Paid Family Leave

•    Employee Assistance Program

•    Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

•    Service Awards and recognition]]>