Facilities Technician

Maintenance 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.

Under limited supervision, perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Typically perform 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. May train or check the work of other facilities staff. 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.

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. This will report to our Southern Nevada chapter office in Las Vegas, NV 5 days a week. This is a full time role. Travel required - 10%. The hourly range for this position is : $24.62/hr. 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.

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. Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures. May support business operations activities, including fleet vehicle coordination and day-to-day operational support as needed. Will drive vehicle to other locations.

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. Management Experience: N/A Skills & Abilities: Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable. 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. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Travel: Will drive vehicle to other locations.

Excellent customer service skills highly preferred. Proficient computer skills. Experience utilizing Microsoft Office including Teams, Outlook, and Word. Strong interpersonal skills.

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

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 FLSA status and tenure Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays 401K with 6% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition