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American Red Cross · 2 months ago

General Maintenance Technician Union MA2

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19.59/hr - $19.59/hr

1+ years exp

The American Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian network, dedicated to helping millions of lives every year. They are seeking a General Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on facilities and equipment, ensuring everything operates smoothly and safely. This role includes a variety of maintenance tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, while also providing guidance to volunteers.

Health CareHumanitarianNon ProfitTraining

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the 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

May move and store furniture and equipment

Estimate time and material costs of various projects

Requisition new supplies and equipment

May plant and tend flowerbeds

Prune shrubs and trees 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

Will drive vehicles to other locations

Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Qualification

HVACElectrical workPlumbingCarpentryPaintingMachine repairBlueprint readingBasic computer skillsBasic writing skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High School or equivalent required

May require a trade license

1 year of related experience preferred

Related experience includes skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work

Must have basic writing and communication skills

May be required to have basic computer skills

Ability to work on a team

A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required

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