Senior Facilities/Maintenance Specialist

At Mississippi Blood Services, we know for a fact that we make a difference in people's lives every day. We've been working to serve the needs of patients in Mississippi hospitals since 1979. We are committed to providing excellent benefits, a great working environment and just being an all-around great place to work. We're looking for an individual with flexible skills who can provide support in the following areas to help meet our mission:

Duties:

• Serve as backup to the Manager of Fleet/Facilities, including on-call responsibilities as required.

• Inspect MBS facilities routinely to identify maintenance, repair, safety, and operational needs.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, and building automation systems.

• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability, extend useful life, and reduce unexpected service interruptions.

• Diagnose and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including split systems, package units, air handlers, heat pumps, chillers, boilers, coolers, freezers, and ice machines.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems, motors, controls, wiring, and related components within the scope of training and authorization.

• Perform plumbing maintenance and minor repairs, including fixtures, valves, washers, drains, and related components.

• Perform general building maintenance, including light bulb replacement, fixture installation, painting, touch-ups, minor carpentry, and routine repairs.

• Utilize welding, fabrication, machining, and mechanical repair skills for maintenance projects and equipment repairs as appropriate.

• Maintain working knowledge of facility systems, equipment specifications, operating requirements, and applicable safety procedures.

• Perform equipment start-up, operational testing, and verification as required.

• Coordinate with contractors and service providers regarding installation, start-up, repair, and maintenance activities.

• Assist with estimates and quotes for repairs, equipment, parts, and contracted services.

• Maintain records of preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and equipment service.

• Maintain a valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and safely operate MBS vehicles.

• Assist with regular inspection and preventive maintenance schedules for all fleet vehicles.

• Identify vehicle maintenance and repair needs and ensure concerns are communicated and addressed promptly.

• Assist with maintaining current vehicle registrations, licenses, inspections, and required documentation.

• Conduct or assist with driver safety training, testing, and vehicle-operation instruction as needed.

• Maintain effective working relationships with MBS drivers to encourage timely communication regarding vehicle maintenance, safety concerns, and mechanical issues.

• Assist in coordinating outside vendors for vehicle maintenance and repairs when services cannot be performed internally.

• Maintain appropriate fleet maintenance and inspection documentation.

• Assist in identifying and arranging qualified vendor services for major repairs, preventive maintenance, and facility improvement projects.

• Independently prioritize assigned maintenance activities while communicating status, scheduling needs, and operational concerns to management.

• Respond to urgent maintenance issues and assist in restoring facility or equipment operations as quickly and safely as possible.

• Maintain maintenance tools, equipment, supplies, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.

• Follow applicable OSHA, DOT, environmental, electrical, refrigerant-handling, and workplace safety requirements.

• Assist with special projects and provide maintenance or operational support to other departments as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Technical or trade education in electrical systems, HVAC/refrigeration, industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred.

• Electrical studies or comparable technical training strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in commercial or industrial facility maintenance, HVAC/refrigeration service, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and preventive maintenance.

• Experience diagnosing and repairing commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems strongly preferred.

• Experience working with contractors, vendors, and service providers preferred.

• Fleet maintenance degree and two to four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Degree may be substituted with over five years of mechanical/automotive repair experience and two years of general facility repair experience.

• Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement required or must be obtained within an established period following hire.

• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification preferred.

• NATE Certification preferred.

• Mitsubishi City Multi or comparable VRF installation, start-up, and advanced service training preferred.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

• Additional HVAC, electrical, mechanical, safety, or facilities-related certifications are desirable.

It's a great time to join us in our life saving mission - you'll be glad you did!

Mississippi Blood Services is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet

Drug Free Workplace

Pre-employment drug testing required

Note: Our application process is designed to be completed through this online process. However, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to enable you to apply for one of our positions, please contact us at 601-368-2674 and we will gladly work with you.