GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

2424 City Hall Lane, Charleston SC

Description

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The American Red Cross is the foremost volunteer emergency service organization in the United States with more than 590 chapters nationwide. We are currently seeking a full-time General Maintenance Technician who will be based in our N. Charleston, SC or Columbia, SC locations and will cover all SC chapters. This is a full time, hourly (non-exempt) position and will work Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and weekends based on business need. A valid driver's license is required! The Maintenance Technician will perform repairs and maintenance at 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. This technician will conduct routine inspections to determine if repair and maintenance work is necessary, coordinate projects with outside vendors for electrical, sheet metal fabrication, HVAC and welding. Use hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machines and equipment. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. 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. Scope: Continue learning aspects of the job. Work on task-oriented assignments. Contact primarily within immediate work unit. Qualifications: Education: High School or equivalent required. Experience: 1 year of related experience preferred. Related experience includes skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work. Skills & Abilities: May require 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. APPLY TO THIS LINK: