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Building Mechanic - Facilities

Job Posting - Dec. 12, 2025

Pay- $28.18 - $37.20 an hour

Job type- Full-time

Shift and schedule- Monday to Friday On call

Full job description-

Vitalant is seeking a Building Maintenance Mechanic dedicated to making a positive difference in our facilities team. If you are customer-focused and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you’ll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead – together.

Your impact as a Maintenance Mechanic is vital. Contribute to Vitalant’s life-saving mission by overseeing the coordination of facility maintenance/repair requirements. Ensure proper maintenance, repair, and environmental conditions of buildings and grounds. Support management in achieving collection goals and ensuring cost effective operations.

What to Expect

Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hours per week) - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Note: This position does have a call schedule.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll get to:

• Perform advanced inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on building systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Lead and execute complex work orders involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural maintenance.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures, recommending long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate and oversee contractor work, ensuring compliance with specifications, timelines, and safety standards.
• Support facility upgrades, renovations, and special projects by providing technical input and hands-on execution.
• Maintain and calibrate building automation systems, fire/life safety systems, and access control infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide Facilities Technicians in performing routine maintenance and safety procedures.
• Ensure documentation of all maintenance activities, repairs, and contractor services is complete and accurate.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Facilities Management to ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, and internal policies.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including PPE usage, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard communication standards

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short-and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

Knowledge/Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

License/Certification -

• A valid certification in one or more of the following trades is preferred and may be
  required depending on assignment:
  HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) – e.g., EPA Section 608
• Certification
  Electrical – e.g., Journeyman Electrician License
• Plumbing – e.g., State Plumbing License or equivalent
• Facilities Maintenance Technician Certification – e.g., IFMA Certified
• Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or similar
  Additional certifications in OSHA safety standards or building automation
• systems are a plus.

Experience - 5- 7 Years of Experience Required

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors. Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. This mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.