Technician III, General Maintenance

American Red Cross

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 31,795 - 33,916

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible SP

PTO starting at 15 days per year

Holidays: 11 paid days

401(k) with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short & Long

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and routine maintenance on buildings, machinery, and equipment. The role may include providing leadership guidance to volunteers and training other facilities staff under limited supervision.

Typical trades include carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and HVAC work. You will conduct inspections, use hand/power tools, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; a trade license may be required.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience in painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.
Skills & Abilities: Basic writing and communication skills; basic computer skills; valid driver’s license; on‑call duties may be required.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair facilities and properties; address minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural issues.
Paint structures and equipment; document installations and repairs per regulatory agencies.
Repair appliances and equipment; operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps, and related equipment.
Estimate time and material costs for projects; requisition supplies and equipment.
Review maintenance records to identify recurring deficiencies and implement corrective maintenance or repairs.
May troubleshoot and repair HVAC-related equipment; follow safety procedures; travel to other locations.

Skills

Basic writing

Communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade license may be required

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Overview

Join the American Red Cross and contribute to the world’s largest humanitarian network. This role involves repairs and maintenance of facilities, machines, and equipment, and may include leadership guidance to volunteers. You will work under limited supervision in various maintenance trades and support safety and regulatory compliance.

What You Need to Know (Job Overview)

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Under limited supervision, perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Typical trades include carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Conduct routine inspections to determine maintenance needs to prevent breakdowns. Use hand and power tools, blueprints, and specifications. May train or check the work of other facilities staff. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to volunteers. Perform duties in compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and repair organization’s facilities and properties; address minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural issues. Paint structures and equipment as needed. Document installations and repairs as required by regulatory agencies.
Repair appliances and equipment. Operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps, and related mechanical equipment. Estimate time and material costs for projects. Requisition new supplies and equipment.
Review maintenance records to identify recurring deficiencies and implement corrective maintenance or repairs.
May troubleshoot and repair building HVAC-related equipment.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Will drive vehicle to other locations.

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Scope

Considerable knowledge of the job; general and detailed understanding; contact with individuals from other departments and outside organizations.

Pay Information

The salary range for this position is Ohio: $23.08/hr - $24.62/hr. Salaries are aligned to geographic location and may be influenced by skills, experience, and comparison to others in the role.

Minimum Qualifications

What you need to succeed

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. A trade license may be required.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience includes painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.

Skills & Abilities: Basic writing and communication skills; basic computer skills may be required. Truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable. On-call duties may be required. Ability to work well in a team. A current valid driver’s license and good driving record are required. Travel: Will drive to other locations.

Note: Combination of candidate’s education and general experience may satisfy requirements, with total years matching the minimums stated.

Physical Requirements

Regularly use hands to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Lift or move objects from 10 to 50 lbs frequently, and more than 100 lbs with assistance or equipment. Push carts up to 250 lbs on flat surfaces. Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; sometimes sit or climb. Vision requirements include near, far, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus. May climb ladders and work with chemicals and solvents.

Preferred Qualifications

Must be willing to learn; comfortable with technology; handyman experience; experience working with vendors and outside contractors; strong work ethic.

Benefits