Maintenance Specialist

Devereux; League City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Devereux is seeking a Maintenance Specialist in Texas to join our team. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to emergencies, and help maintain safe, functional facilities for our programs.

Duties include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, lighting, and record keeping, plus participating in fire drills and safety activities. Minimum 3–5 years in facility maintenance and a high school diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; valid driver license.
• 3–5 years of facility maintenance experience.
• Proficient computer skills and basic safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Identify and correct safety hazards; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on facility equipment (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, lighting, and general mechanical work).
• Safely operate tools; keep accurate maintenance records.
• Participate in fire drills, evacuations, generator testing, environmental monitoring, and other safety activities.

Skills

Facility maintenance experience

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

HVAC basics

Carpentry basics

Painting basics

Safety compliance knowledge

Proficient computer skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Being a Maintenance Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages

Do you enjoy repairing and ensuring safety? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Texas team!

Duties

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. Duties include but not limited:

• Responds appropriately to emergencies and follows all safety policies and procedures.


• Identifies and corrects potential safety hazards and ensures compliance with Devereux policies and regulatory requirements.


• Performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on facility equipment, including basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, lighting, and general mechanical work. Safely operates tools and equipment and keeps accurate maintenance records.


• Participates in fire drills, evacuation drills, generator testing, environmental monitoring, and other safety activities.


• Maintains facilities and equipment in safe, functional condition and responds promptly to emergency maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification or special training in a specific area of competency. Proficient computer skills. Valid driver license must be maintained


• Three to five (3-5) years in facility maintenance.

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.

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

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