Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
Supervise management of American Red Cross properties and facilities. Direct the maintenance and repair of buildings, labs, offices, and grounds. Assist with the management of fleet operations for the Region and may support fleet and transportation inventory. Responsible for supervising receipt, of inventory, distribution of equipment/materials and security functions. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to volunteers.
Can perform work in 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.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
1: Responsible for the supervision of staff including, but not limited to, hiring, training, coaching, counseling, evaluating performance, and disciplining to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success. Develop and set individual and team goals and manage/drive change.
2: Direct the work of staff involved with the maintenance, repair and upkeep of buildings, grounds, labs, and facilities equipment. May supervise purchasing, receipt, inventory, and distribution of materials, fleet and transportation, and security. Ensure facilities are maintained for optimal performance by assisting staff with scheduling preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance along with documentation of records.
3: Ensure that all goods and services are received within the terms and conditions of the contract. May develop multiple sources of supply consistent with the needs of the user to ensure the most favorable price or contract, and establishes a competitive bid process through three or more vendors when necessary.
4: Supervise work performed by outside contractors and administration of contracted services. Develop and maintain vendor relations.
5: Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and practices in adherence to regulatory requirements as needed. Maintain necessary files, logs and documentation in an organized and updated manner for retrieval in a timely manner.
6: May oversee fleet management program including inventory, repairs, and budget.
7: May develop and manage department budget, to include contractor and vendor services.
8: Has experience servicing and maintaining commercial facility equipment.
9: May assist in writing, organizing and maintaining department policies and procedures.
10: May develop and manage department budget, to include contractor and vendor services.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: Bachelor’s required.
Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Related experience includes practical and technical skill and knowledge of building maintenance, material management, and developing and managing a budget.
Management Experience: 1 year lead or supervisory experience.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving. Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements and skills in project management, practical skills and knowledge of building and material management. Excellent communication and organizational skills required with ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals and develop strategies to achieve organizational goals. Intermediate proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with federal, state and local employment laws. Ability to work on a team.
Travel: May involve some travel.
* Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
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 -50 pounds. Occasionally 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. The work environment will consist of moderate noise. Must have the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
• 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
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.