Maintenance Technician - $19.00 Starting! in Gainesville, Florida at Lifesouth Community Blood Centers Inc

Are you looking for a hands-on role where your technical skills support a lifesaving mission?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for a versatile Maintenance Technician to join our team in Gainesville, FL. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment that supports our blood center operations, including HVAC and refrigeration systems, access control systems, power generation equipment, medical devices, and fleet equipment.

What You'll Do

• Work with the Instrument and Engineering Coordinator to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair company equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibration, and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Diagnose and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Coordinate device and instrument repairs with internal teams and outside vendors
• Assist the Instrument and Engineering Coordinator with maintaining spare devices
• Document repairs and coordinate repair records with the Engineering Assistant
• Receive, log, and prepare defective devices and instruments for in-house or off-site repair
• Pack and ship devices to operating locations or off-site service centers
• Perform related administrative duties as needed
• This position may be expected for continuously on call

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of industrial maintenance experience working with electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment, such as conveyors, building equipment, automated equipment, HVAC systems, or automotive systems
• Ability to obtain EPA Universal Technician certification within six months of hire
• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain records in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet and maintain LifeSouth’s driver eligibility requirements
• Consistent, reliable transportation

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Knowledge of multimeters, high- and low-voltage AC and DC power distribution systems, and transformers
• Coursework, certification, or experience in welding, electrical systems, mechanical automation, HVAC, or scientific refrigeration

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with the opportunity to earn up to 200 hours per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay.
• Supplemental insurance options, including life, cancer, accident, and disability coverage.
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth.
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer match each pay period.
• Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees and a 403(b) plan.
• Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards.
• Access to wages before payday.
• CDL bonus program.

Schedule

This is a daytime position with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Facilities department offers flexibility for an eight-hour shift between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Occasional work beyond the scheduled shift is required.

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.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $19.00 - $20.90 an hour. Criminal background check 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. LifeSouth 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.