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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!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): 

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

M-F 7:30 – 4 pm 40hr no mandatory OT

There is an on call schedule 1week on call every 5 weeks.

Under close 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.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities): 
1: Maintain and repair organization's facilities and properties involving routine tasks and responsibilities.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.Operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps and related mechanical equipment.Repair appliances and equipment.
2: May move and store furniture and equipment.
3: Estimate time and material costs of various projects.Requisition new supplies and equipment.
4: May plant and tend flowerbeds.Prune shrubs and trees to enhance growth and appearance.May water lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds.May spray trees, lawns, shrubs and flower beds with fertilizer and insecticides.May rake and remove fallen leaves.May sweep external walkways and staircases.May remove snow using power removal equipment or shovel.Apply snow-melting chemical when necessary on company roads, walkways and outside staircases.May keep drainage ditches and culverts free of obstructions.
5: May drive vehicle to other locations.
6: Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

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Scope: Continue learning aspects of the job.  Work on task-oriented assignments. Contact primarily within immediate work unit.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): 
Education: High School or equivalent required.

May require a trade license.
Experience: 1 year of related experience preferred.

Related experience includes skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work.
Management Experience: N/A

A valid driver's license and clean DMV record.

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.
Travel: May drive vehicle to other locations.
* 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).
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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.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred )

Strong communication skills

General aptitude

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

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

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 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.

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