American Red Cross

General Maintenance Technician II

American Red Cross

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Job Summary

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.

Job Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • May drive vehicle to other locations.
  • 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.  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
  • Skills & Abilities: May require a valid driver’s license and clean DMV record. 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.
  • Travel: May drive vehicle to other locations.

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental Vision plans
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO + Holidays
  • 401K with 6% match
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
  • Service Awards and recognition

How to Apply

No resumes will be accepted by mail, fax or email. All candidates must apply online:

https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/American_Red_Cross_Careers/details/General-Maintenance-Technician-II_RC89755?q=mAINTENANCE

Details

  • Date Posted: July 8, 2026
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Other
  • Service Area: Social / Human Services
  • Start Date: 08/10/2026
  • Working Hours: typical office hours flexed for emergencies