Facilities Maintenance | Handyman | Temporary

Job Description

Under general 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. 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.

Job Overview

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. The position will be based at the Sacramento location (preferred) or Yuba City. The employee will be expected to travel between these locations and other facilities (regional travel involved 20%).

Salary range (CA): $22.26/hr-23.73/hr.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Move and store furniture and equipment.

Estimate time and material costs of various projects. Requisition new supplies and equipment.

Plant and tend flowerbeds. Prune shrubs and trees to enhance growth and appearance, water lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds and spray fertilizer and insecticides. 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.

Drive vehicle to other locations.

Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Scope

Full knowledge of job. Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of general aspects of the job. Contact within department and occasionally outside of organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School or equivalent required. May require a trade license.

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, plumbing, masonry and electrical work.

Skills & Abilities: Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable. May be required to have basic computer skills. Exemplary interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Skills and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work are required. May have on‑call duties. Ability to work on a team.

A current valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.

Travel: Will drive vehicle to other locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong customer service skills.

Experience in Microsoft Suite.

Experience working with vendors.

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 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.

Benefits

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 comprising 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.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

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.

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