Facilities Technician Lead

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About the role

The Facilities Technician Lead will develop and implement initiatives to increase access, use, and effectiveness of Fleet and Facilities programs and services. Advance Fleet and Facilities services to meet established goals and objectives. Act as a Fleet and Facilities services subject matter expert (SME) to staff, management, volunteers, and external partners. May manage a vehicle fleet and ensure that all vehicles are up to date on their recommended maintenance. Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

• Provide overall support in the execution of fleet and facilities management within a region.
• Develop and execute facilities maintenance for American Red Cross facilities.
• Develop and execute strategy for the American Red Cross fleet that includes preventative and corrective maintenance, fleet reporting and analysis, and the support process around vehicle reservations.
• Develop and implement volunteer orientation program to utilize volunteers to fully support the fleet, facilities, and general administration operations teams in a cooperative atmosphere.
• Collaborate with Volunteer Services to recruit and train assigned volunteers.
• May directly supervise full-time and part-time volunteers.
• May hire, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of volunteers or provide recommendation regarding supervisory action.
• Monitor, analyze, and provide consultation of the regional fleet and facilities budgets.
• Evaluate operations department outcomes and results to reinforce best-in-class fleet and facilities management.
• Develop and maintain active professional relationships with key internal and external partners or vendors.
• May write, organize, or maintain technical sections of the department procedure manual.
• Enforce organization safety policies, regulations, and procedures related to fleet and facilities management to ensure they are followed at all times.
• Responsible for being up-to-date on all relevant role-specific training, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Carry out any additional assignments required to fulfill the Mission of the American Red Cross.
• Will drive vehicle to other locations.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Ability to develop project plans and budgets.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of program or service.
• Maintain confidentiality to work ethically and with integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to create presentations and training modules.
• Applicable local licensure if required by state directives.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• Ability to work on a team.

Travel

May be required to travel. A current, valid driver's license is required.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $62,394 - $63,184 (Connecticut). Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Benefits

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 19 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 Program
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition