Plant and Equipment Technician II (Charleston)

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, rotating on call every other week. 

Position Overview

The Plant and Equipment Technician II is responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance and functionality of fleet vehicles and mechanical equipment across all The Blood Connection facilities. This role plays a key part in supporting operational efficiency by maintaining facilities and equipment in optimal working condition, while also ensuring supplies are well-stocked, orderly, and neatly organized.

Essential Functions

• Fleet Vehicles (motor pool):
  • Assists in tracking and documenting the maintenance of the organization's fleet vehicles
  • Performs fabrication and assembly of metal structures and equipment using welding, cutting, and measuring tools
  • Schedules mechanic services and, when qualified, performs mechanical repairs on fleet vehicles
• Facilities:
  • Supports and helps oversee maintenance and recordkeeping for company grounds, including landscaping, irrigation systems, parking areas, exterior lighting, signage, waste handling areas, and other external property features
  • Coordinates maintenance schedules and performs maintenance tasks when qualified
• Buildings:
  • Assists with building maintenance and documentation, including scheduling work and performing repairs when qualified
  • Maintains the overall appearance of both interior and exterior building areas
• Operational Equipment:
  • Supports operational staff in scheduling and completing equipment maintenance
  • Assists with maintenance recordkeeping as needed
  • Participates in special projects as assigned
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Provides periodic assistance with bus deliveries and pickups
  • Follows all safety protocols and procedures
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of technical or vocational training in building maintenance or fleet (automotive and truck) service and repair, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in these fields
• 3 plus years of related experience preferred
• Valid CDL with a clean driving record, or the ability to obtain a Class B license within 4 months of hire
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally, tactfully, and respectfully with patrons, donors, sponsors, and colleagues
• Comfortable working across all levels of the organization and within a diverse team environment
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with peers, management, and staff

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 30 pounds frequently
• Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 60 pounds occasionally
• Sitting, standing, or walking for an extended period of time
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, and crawling