Devereux is seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist that is willing to learn some trade skills and basic maintenance knowledge, HVAC, electrical, light construction, safety inspections, OSHA and hospital regulations.
Being a Maintenance Specialist at Devereux
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need! As a Maintenance Specialist you will display a thorough understanding of trade skills necessary for operation within the department and Center and must be able to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Maintains equipment and tools in proper working conditions and ensures proper storage. Ensures that time and materials are used in an efficient manner.
- Selects materials required to perform assignments. Improves and requests additional materials as appropriate.
- Completes work order documentation ensuring information is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensures that the work and shop areas are clean and organized. Remains aware of safety regulations in performing work and storage of materials.
- Performs comprehensive maintenance duties including carpentry, electrical work, lawn care, painting, patching/plastering, plumbing, welding, HVAC, and locksmith work.
- Leads the work of maintenance staff in projects related to area(s) of technical expertise.
- Under the direction of supervisor acquires proper materials, identifies needs and recommends alternative solutions.
- An annual training and certifications remain up to date and complete.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age.
- Must possess current, valid driver’s license.
- Minimum of one year of experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, locksmith, mechanics, and general trades.
- Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and embrace our mission of Servant Leadership.
- Have a strong passion for working with and helping children.
- Complete an extensive 2‑week training program (paid) from 8:30am to 5:30pm on our campus in Kennesaw.
- Background checks – Drug‑free workplace.
- For your protection, all maintenance personnel will be fit‑tested for the N95 mask. An N95 mask will be worn when working with children with infections. A medical evaluation will be completed, unless exempt under the standards.
Benefits
Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment.
- Flexible work schedule with at least a Saturday or Sunday off.
- Working on a beautiful landscaped campus with several buildings.
- Incredible benefits package (Medical, Dental and 403(b)).
- Free meals during work schedule.
- 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 from day one), 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