Lead Maintenance Specialist

Devereux; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Mental health services

Student loan debt assistance

Generous time-off

Work-life balance program

Job summary

Devereux California is seeking a Lead Maintenance Specialist to support our Goleta campus and nearby homes in Santa Barbara and Lompoc. The role covers a range of trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and more, with opportunities to lead maintenance projects across sites.

You will join a nonprofit behavioral health provider, with competitive benefits and a focus on safe, high-quality facilities for clients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; must be 21+
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Background check and livescan fingerprints
• Minimum 1 year maintenance/repair experience across carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, locksmith, mechanics and general trades
• One or more years of specialized training preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance across carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, welding, HVAC, locksmith and general repairs
• Maintain equipment and tools in proper working condition and storage
• Complete work order documentation accurately
• Ensure a safe working environment by following regulations and reporting safety concerns
• Lead maintenance staff on projects within technical area
• Under supervision, acquire proper materials and identify needs; suggest alternatives
• Complete annual training and keep certifications up to date

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

HVAC

Welding

Locksmith

General repairs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Are you skilled in Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical or other recognized trades? Are you interested in a position that utilizes your skills but challenges you in new ways? Are you looking for a rewarding career which will support your professional skill development?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux California team as a Lead Maintenance Specialist!

You Will Be Offered

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm, no weekends!
• Compensation is offered based on experience and certifications, starting at $25/hr and negotiable
• Opportunities for professional skill development, growth, and promotion.
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days)

Every Day As Lead Maintenance Specialist You Will

• Perform comprehensive maintenance duties including carpentry, electrical work, painting, patching/plastering, plumbing, welding, HVAC, lawn care, locksmith work, and general repair work.
• Maintain equipment and tools in proper working conditions and ensure proper storage.
• Complete work order documentation ensuring information is communicated in an accurate manner.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following all regulations and reporting safety concerns immediately
• Maintain equipment and tools in proper working conditions and ensure proper storage. Ensure that time and materials are used in an efficient manner.
• Lead the work of maintenance staff in projects related to area(s) of technical expertise.
• Under the direction of supervisor, acquire proper materials. Identify needs and recommend alternative solutions.
• Complete annual training and ensure certifications remain up to date and complete.

The lead maintenance specialist will work on our main campus in Goleta as well as Devereux occupied homes in the general Santa Barbara and Lompoc area. A company vehicle will be provided for transportation between locations.

Devereux California

is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders.

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Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess current, valid driver's license and maintain clean driving record
• Pass a thorough background check and livescan fingerprint
• Minimum of (1) year of experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work involving; carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, locksmith, mechanics and general trades.
• One or more years of specialized training preferred.

PHYS ICAL 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

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.

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.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE