General Maintenance Tech II

About the role

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. 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.

We are seeking a General Maintenance Tech II for our Greater Inland Northwest Chapter in Spokane, WA. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm. No on-call duties. Valid Drivers License is required. Main facility is 10,000 square feet. Monthly travel to smaller sites 3-4 hours away.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the General Maintenance Tech II will perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. The General Maintenance Tech II typically performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair and electrical.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: High School or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Related experience includes skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, pluming, masonry and electrical work is required.
• May require a valid driver's license and clean DMV record.
• Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable.
• May be required to have basic computer skills.
• Exemplary interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Skills and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work is required.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Travel: Will drive vehicle to other locations. A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

Qualifications

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).

Pay

The salary range for this position is (Washington State): $20.63 - $22 per hour 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.

Benefits

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

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 9 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