What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance and Facilities Specialist position at Devereux?
Do you enjoy maintenance and groundskeeping ? Have you been keeping your eyes open for a new opportunity?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being a Maintenance & Facilities Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages!
We Offer
As a Maintenance & Facilities Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining the grounds this includes mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, weed abatement, irrigation repairs and maintaining equipment.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
The schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm with some flexibility
Compensation is $21-$23/hr DOE
#sponsored
Qualifications
Must be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma required, one or more years of specialized training preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years’ experience performing in a related field highly preferred. Proficient in Word and Outlook email. Must have a valid California Driver License and a clean driving record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires significant amounts of standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Often required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Regularly requires lifting/moving weight of up to 25lbs, frequently lift/move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift/move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Occasionally works
near moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Company Overview
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000 children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being a Maintenance & Facilities Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages!
We Offer
- A fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits after 30 days of hire, including medical and dental, plus student loan debt assistance and tuition reimbursement (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)
- Tuition Assistance up to $25k and Student Loan assistance up to 5k a year through our new Program ASCEND
As a Maintenance & Facilities Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining the grounds this includes mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, weed abatement, irrigation repairs and maintaining equipment.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- General landscaping and groundskeeping
- Minor to moderate repairs of on/off campus buildings, security systems, vehicles, purchasing, and monthly building inspections.
- Submitting regular reports to supervisor on work orders and completion status
- Educating employees on basic maintenance and repairs as assigned
- Serving as a member of the Disaster response team
The schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm with some flexibility
Compensation is $21-$23/hr DOE
#sponsored
Qualifications
Must be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma required, one or more years of specialized training preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years’ experience performing in a related field highly preferred. Proficient in Word and Outlook email. Must have a valid California Driver License and a clean driving record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires significant amounts of standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Often required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Regularly requires lifting/moving weight of up to 25lbs, frequently lift/move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift/move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Occasionally works
near moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Company Overview
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000 children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Salary : $21 - $23