Fleet Supervisor

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.

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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

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!

We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Fleet and Facilities. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Peoria, IL chapter This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

Supervise management of American Red Cross properties and facilities. Direct the maintenance and repair of buildings, labs, offices and grounds. May supervise receipt, inventory and distribution of equipment/materials, fleet and transportation, and security functions. 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 .

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

1: Responsible for the supervision of staff including, but not limited to, hiring, training, coaching, counseling, evaluating performance, and disciplining to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success. Develop and set individual and team goals and manage/drive change.
2: Direct the work of staff involved with the maintenance, repair and upkeep of buildings, grounds, labs, and facilities equipment. May supervise purchasing, receipt, inventory, and distribution of materials, fleet and transportation, and security. Ensure facilities are maintained for optimal performance by assisting staff with scheduling preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance along with documentation of records.
3: Ensure that all goods and services are received within the terms and conditions of the contract. May develop multiple sources of supply consistent with the needs of the user to ensure the most favorable price or contract, and establishes a competitive bid process through three or more vendors when necessary. 
4: Supervise work performed by outside contractors and administration of contracted services. Develop and maintain vendor relations.
5: Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and practices in adherence to regulatory requirements as needed. Maintain necessary files, logs and documentation in an organized and updated manner for retrieval in a timely manner.
6: May assist in writing, organizing and maintaining department policies and procedures.
7: May develop and manage department budget, to include contractor and vendor services.
----------------------
Scope: Direct daily operations of work unit.

PAY INFORMATION:

The salary range for this position is (Illinois): $70,000, $72,000.

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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Education: Bachelor’s required.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Related experience includes practical and technical skill and knowledge of building maintenance, material management, and developing and managing a budget.
Management Experience: 1 year lead or supervisory experience.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving. Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements and skills in project management, practical skills and knowledge of building and material management. Excellent communication and organizational skills required with ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals and develop strategies to achieve organizational goals. Intermediate proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with federal, state and local employment laws. Ability to work on a team.
Travel: May involve some travel.

* 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).
----------------------
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 pounds. Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise. Must have the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Proven leadership abilities
• Strong technical aptitude
• Experience working effectively across multiple teams and departments

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

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 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

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to

make your career a force for good!

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.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: