Plant Operations Specialist

San Diego Blood Bank; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation 120 hours first year

7 holidays + 1 personal

Paid sick time

403b retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Service Awards

Job summary

San Diego Blood Bank is seeking a Plant Operations Specialist to help maintain and repair our facilities, equipment, and vehicles at the SDBB HQ in San Diego. This role supports our mission by ensuring safe, clean, and functional spaces for staff and donors.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with hourly pay ranging from $27.20 to $29.05 depending on experience. A high school diploma and at least two years in maintenance are required; California driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in the maintenance field.
• Valid California driver's license (Class C) required; Class A or B preferred.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and climb ladders; work outdoors and in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to SDBB's Standards of Excellence.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs of building equipment and vehicles.
• Completes work requests and maintains maintenance logs.
• Sets up rooms for meetings and events.
• Performs custodial tasks as required.
• Inspects cleaning of facilities by custodians and sub-contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Tool use

Vehicle operation

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical tools

Job description

Position Title: Plant Operations Specialist

FLSA: Full-time, Non-Exempt (hourly) plus benefits

Salary: $27.20 to 29.05 per hour (depending on experience)

Location: SDBB HQ – 3636 Gateway Center Ave, Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92102

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Are you looking for a job where you can contribute to a meaningful cause and grow professionally? If so, San Diego Blood Bank invites you to join our dynamic & diverse team dedicated to the mission of saving & improving lives through blood and biotherapies.

WHY CHOOSE SDBB?

At San Diego Blood Bank, we provide Southern California regional hospitals with a wide range of blood banking services. These include blood collection, component preparation, plateletpheresis, plasmapheresis, leukapheresis, washed blood, frozen blood, autologous storage, designated donation services, and a reference laboratory. San Diego Blood Bank’s Cord Blood Banking Program provides lifesaving stem cell transplants to patients worldwide.

Founded in 1950, San Diego Blood Bank has been an important institution in the San Diego community for decades. Today, SDBB is continuing to grow to meet the changing needs of our healthcare community.

San Diego Blood Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization also operating as Southern California Blood Bank. We serve hospitals in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We are the primary blood provider to Rady Children’s Hospital‑San Diego and the safety net for hospitals in our region. Every year, more than 150,000 units of blood provided by San Diego Blood Bank are transfused into patients of all ages, socio‑economic and ethnic backgrounds throughout Southern California. These patients are struggling with life‑threatening medical conditions including cancer and other blood disorders, severe burns, organ transplants, emergency surgery, trauma, childbirth complications and more.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Summary)

Under the direct supervision of the Manager and Assistant Manager, Plant Operations, the Plant Operations Specialist assists in the cleaning, maintenance and repairs of all San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) facilities, selected vehicles and equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE (Key Responsibilities)

• Adheres to, exhibits and upholds SDBB's Standards of Excellence.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs of a variety of SDBB building equipment, fixtures, motor vehicles and certain types of medical equipment.
• Completes work requests assigned by Plant Operations Management.
• Assists in updating and maintaining Plant Operations maintenance and repair logs.
• Keeps management appraise of any maintenance or safety issues that come to their attention.
• Performs occasional custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and spot cleaning of carpets, walls and upholstery as required.
• Assists in the inspection of the cleaning of all blood bank facilities by custodians and sub‑contractors.
• Sets up rooms for meetings, exhibits and other blood bank functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Working Environment

• Various working conditions; indoor, outdoor, good to inclement weather etc.
• Some traveling required.
• Extensive interactions with employees, vendors and the public.

Education

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications)

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• 2 or more years in the maintenance field.
• Safely use tools and test equipment.
• Drive various motor vehicles. Must be 21 for insurance purposes.
• Maintain clear, concise, legible reports and accurate information logs/records.
• Perform maintenance tasks in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, building repairs, automotive and refrigeration. Ability to use tools and test equipment associated with those tasks.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid California driver's license (Class C) required. Class A or B preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 60 lbs. required.
• Climb ladders up to 22 feet and the ability to work on the roof at heights up to 35 feet above the ground.
• Must be able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Benefits For You

• Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for employer sponsored health benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision plans)
• Earn up to 120 hours of paid vacation in your first year.
• 7 paid Holidays + 1 personal holiday provided annually.
• 40 hours of paid sick time provided annually.
• 403b retirement plan with 3% employer match starting on your first day.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free for employees and their families
• Service Awards and recognition.

The San Diego Blood Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.