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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Maintenance Specialist in Gainesville, Florida
Are you looking to make a difference in your community?
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven, individual to join the team as aMaintenance SpecialistinGainesville, FL. This position is responsible for the overall planning and execution of activities related to skilled maintenance, and upkeep of facilities and grounds.
Our Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees and 403b offered
Access to wages prior to pay day
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Perform minor vehicle, equipment, and facility repairs.
Perform checks of facility ventilation and lighting systems and repair as needed, to include ballast or fixture replacements.
Perform preventative cleanings and maintenance on ice machines, water heaters, and water pumps.
Perform inspections and repair of plumbing fixtures to include sinks, toilets, and urinals.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on critical equipment that may include refrigeration, processing equipment, and other blood banking equipment.
Ensure all work orders associated with vehicle maintenance, including maintenance required by outside vendors, are completed prior to all deadlines
Move or relocate equipment as needed.
Perform basic grounds maintenance as needed
Travel to other locations to perform repair tasks or assist with repair tasks.
Must have consistent and reliable transportation.
Attendance is a requirement of this position.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Two years of prior facilities experience required.
Ability to organize and manage time effectively
Basic computer skills and experience with computer programs such as MS Office
Excellent customer service skills
Valid drivers license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth drivers eligibility requirements
Who We Are
LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.
This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $16.50- $18.15 an hour. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.
The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.
LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. Life outh complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.
If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.