Equipment Repair Technician

Equipment Technician

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. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

• Perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, service and calibration of a diverse range of biomedical equipment and instrumentation. Install, qualify, maintain service, modify, troubleshoot, safety test, and calibrate a variety of biomedical equipment and instrumentation by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations.
• Diagnose and correct system or equipment malfunctions by repairing or replacing parts to ensure that biomedical equipment and internal circuitry meets specified requirements.
• Assist in the support of a systematic preventive maintenance program for biomedical equipment and instrumentation which may include entry into Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Meet departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis; Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Pay Information: $25 per hour

Shift: Monday through Friday. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule when needed. (May take calls on nights and weekends, in the event of repairs)

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: High School or equivalent required.
• 1 year of related experience, or education in electronics or equipment repair
• Maintenance skills in electronics, mechanical or electromechanical device repair preferred.
• Ability to read color codes on wiring and electrical components. Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions.
• Must have a valid Driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to take support calls. Ability to work on a team.
• Experience with soldering is a plus

Physical Requirements: Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs frequently and unassisted; Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 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
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.