American Red Cross General Maintenance Technician

Sheboygan Ave, Madison WI

Description

**** As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment **** As an employee at the American Red Cross, you could be on the front lines making a positive impact on our community. You could provide your services directly to the American public or support to the people who do. Both roles help further the mission of the Red Cross. Join our non-profit organization, where your heart and mind go to work! We are currently seeking a General Maintenance Technician (Union) in our Madison, WI Office. The General Maintenance Technician (Union) performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Typically performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment. Uses hand and power tools. Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment. Uses blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable Federal, state and local regulations. Responsibilities: 1. Maintain and repair organization's facilities and properties involving routine tasks and responsibilities. 2. Install and correct minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems. 3. Repairs appliances and equipment. 4. Paint structures and equipment as needed. 5. May move and store furniture and equipment. 6. Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures. 7. Operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps and related mechanical equipment. 8. Estimate time and material costs of various projects. Requisition new supplies and equipment. 9. May drive vehicle to other locations. 10. Document installation and repairs as required by regulatory agencies. 11. May plant and tend flowerbeds. Prune shrubs and trees to enhance growth and appearance. 12. May water lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds. 13. May spray trees, lawns, shrubs and flower beds with fertilizer and insecticides. 14. May rake and remove fallen leaves. 15. May sweep external walkways and staircases. 16. May remove snow using power removal equipment or shovel. Apply snow-melting chemical when necessary on company roads, walkways and outside staircases. 17. May keep drainage ditches and culverts free of obstructions 18. Perform other related duties as necessary. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: Minimum 1 to 3 years required Management Experience: Minimum 1 to 3 years of staff management required Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions. Work Conditions: Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster. Please Apply on-line at