Job Opportunities

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!

This position will be based out of the 2674 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62526 location, with travel to Springfield, IL as needed. Please note that this role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): 

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.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities): 

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Review maintenance records to identify recurring deficiencies; plan and implement corrective maintenance or repairs.

4. May troubleshoot and repair all building HVAC related equipment.

5. Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

6. Will drive vehicles to other locations.

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Scope:

Considerable knowledge of job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of general and detailed aspects of the job. Contact individuals representing other departments and/or representing outside organizations.

The salary for this position is (Illinois): $24.11 an hour

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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (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 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 vehicles 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 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 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 holiday
• 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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