Vehicle and Facilities Mechanic

Responsibilities:

Summary:

This person ensures the overall maintenance and operational functionality of Memorial Blood Center’s fleet of buses, trucks, and vans, as well as light facilities support. Operates out of Memorial Blood Center’s St. Paul garage, with occasional travel to Duluth.

 

Routine collaboration with Facilities and Collections Departments. 

 

Schedule:  Typical schedule Monday - Friday at 6am - 2:30pm or 9am - 5:30pm

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Provide vehicle maintenance support for all vehicles including diesel engine buses
• Maintain a maintenance schedule and ensure completion of the various maintenance/repair needs of MBC vehicles, including but not limited to, oil changes, repairs, tune-ups, body work and washing/detailing
• Maintain documentation of repairs 
• Maintain inventory of parts, supplies, and tools
• Maintain a clean and organized shop
• Perform interior repairs on vehicles, including storage cabinets, seats, doors, and equipment mounting hardware
• Ensure vehicles display the proper licensing and tabs
• Obtain quotes from 3rd-party mechanic for larger installations/repairs as needed 
• Provide driving support to and from 3rd-party mechanic for repair 
• Light facilities maintenance at sites 
• Participates in annual required job training. 
• Adheres to company driver’s policies when operating company vehicles. 

The hourly rate for this position is $30/hr.

IBR also offers comprehensive benefits (including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, and sick days) to full and part-time employees, as well as the opportunity to participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer contribution.  All tools and shirts are provided.

Qualifications:

Education: 

High School Diploma or GED.

 

Experience:

2 years of related experience in vehicle and facility maintenance.

Automotive mechanic experience of at least 1 year or current enrollment in an automotive program

 

Other:

Valid Driver’s License.

Able to lift up to 50lbs.

DOT medical card or ability to pass a DOT physical

Preferred – 2-year degree from a vocational school for mechanics

Preferred - ASE Certification.

Preferred - Commercial driver’s license (CDL- Class B with airbrakes or Class A).

Overview:

Founded in 1948, Memorial Blood Centers have served Minnesota and Wisconsin for more than 75 years, delivering more than 125,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. MBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. MBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit mbc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.