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Job Description:
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!
The American Red Cross Michigan Region is seeking to fill a Building Maintenance (Housekeeping) - Union DT5 position. This role will be based in our Detroit, MI Chapter located on Trumbull Ave. This is a full time, hourly (non-exempt) UNION position.
You MUST have a valid driver's license!!
Job Summary:
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. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintain and repair organization's facilities and properties involving routine tasks and responsibilities. Install and correct minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural problems. Paint structures and equipment as needed. Operate and service boilers, chillers, motors, fans, pumps and related mechanical equipment. Document installation and repairs as required by regulatory agencies.
2. Repairs appliances and equipment. May move and store furniture and equipment. Estimate time and material costs of various projects. Requisition new supplies and equipment.
3. Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
4. May drive vehicle to other locations.
5. 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.
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Scope: Learning aspects of the job. Assignments are received in task- oriented terms. Contacts primarily within immediate work unit.
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Qualifications:
Education: High School or equivalent required. May require a trade license.
Experience: Up to one-year required related experience. Related experience includes skill and knowledge of painting, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work is required.
Management Experience: N/A
Skills and 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. Ability to work on a team.
Travel: May drive vehicle to other locations.
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Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs frequently; lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. with assistance or the use of a powered industrial truck. Frequently required to push carts weighing up to 250 pounds on flat flooring or ramps. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Able to move/lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents. Position may require climbing of ladders for top-level selection. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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The American Red Cross 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.
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The American Red Cross 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.
