General Maintenance Technician III
American Red Cross, Lynchburg, VA, United States
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. The team is welcoming, exceptional, and dedicated. 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.
Job Overview
Under limited supervision, perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Perform work in the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections and use hand and power tools, blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. May train or check the work of other facilities staff and provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and repair facilities and properties, perform routine tasks, correct minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems.
Paint structures and equipment as needed and 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 projects and 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.
Will drive vehicles to other locations.
Scope
Considerable knowledge of the job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of general and detailed aspects of the position. Contact individuals representing other departments and/or outside organizations.
Standard Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST, with some on‑call duties.
Compensation
The salary for this position is $24.11 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High School or equivalent required. May require a trade license.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work.
Management Experience:
N/A
Skills & Abilities:
Previous truck and/or bus driving experience 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 required.
Travel:
Will drive vehicle to other locations.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equal the minimum education and general experience years combined (management experience cannot be substituted).
Preferred Qualifications
Strong attention to detail.
Highly responsive to service requests.
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams.
Ability to navigate and work effectively across multiple systems.
Benefits
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, comprising six core holidays and five floating holidays.
401(k) with up to 6% match.
Paid Family Leave.
Employee Assistance.
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term.
Service Awards and recognition.
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 powered industrial truck. Frequently required to push carts 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: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to use hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents. Position may require climbing ladders for top‑level selection.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Fair Chance Ordinances
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.
Partner and Volunteer Information
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 EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations. Interested in volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most‑needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, see Summary of Rights.
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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. The team is welcoming, exceptional, and dedicated. 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.
Job Overview
Under limited supervision, perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Perform work in the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections and use hand and power tools, blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. May train or check the work of other facilities staff and provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and repair facilities and properties, perform routine tasks, correct minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems.
Paint structures and equipment as needed and 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 projects and 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.
Will drive vehicles to other locations.
Scope
Considerable knowledge of the job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of general and detailed aspects of the position. Contact individuals representing other departments and/or outside organizations.
Standard Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST, with some on‑call duties.
Compensation
The salary for this position is $24.11 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High School or equivalent required. May require a trade license.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work.
Management Experience:
N/A
Skills & Abilities:
Previous truck and/or bus driving experience 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 required.
Travel:
Will drive vehicle to other locations.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equal the minimum education and general experience years combined (management experience cannot be substituted).
Preferred Qualifications
Strong attention to detail.
Highly responsive to service requests.
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams.
Ability to navigate and work effectively across multiple systems.
Benefits
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, comprising six core holidays and five floating holidays.
401(k) with up to 6% match.
Paid Family Leave.
Employee Assistance.
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term.
Service Awards and recognition.
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 powered industrial truck. Frequently required to push carts 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: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to use hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents. Position may require climbing ladders for top‑level selection.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Fair Chance Ordinances
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.
Partner and Volunteer Information
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 EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations. Interested in volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most‑needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, see Summary of Rights.
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