Facilities Maintenance | Handyman | Temporary

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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?
You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. 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.
You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
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. May train or check the work of other facilities staff. 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. 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.
Related experience includes skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work is required.
Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable. Must have basic writing and communication skills. May be required to have basic computer skills. Travel: Will drive vehicle to other locations.
* 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. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents. Must be an experienced Handyman
Electrical switching out light fixtures
Medical, Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• 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.

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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.