Maintenance Specialist

Devereux; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to perform a range of skilled trades tasks at our West Chester, PA sites. This role supports facilities operations, maintenance and safety across programs serving youth and families.

You will tackle carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general repairs in a collaborative, safety‑conscious environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: One year experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting or electrical work.
• Valid Driver's License Required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive maintenance duties including carpentry, electrical work, painting, patching/plastering, plumbing, welding, HVAC, snow removal, and general repair work.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical work

HVAC

Painting

Welding

Snow removal

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ladders

Power tools

Motorized equipment

Job description

Description

Are you skilled in Plumbing, Carpentry, Electricalor 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 Pennsylvania Children's Services Facilities team as a Maintenance Specialist!

Every day as Maintenance Specialist you will:

• Perform comprehensive maintenance duties including carpentry, electrical work, painting, patching/plastering, plumbing, welding, HVAC, snow removal, and general repair work.
• Maintain equipment and tools in proper working conditions and ensures proper storage.
• Complete work order documentation ensuring information is communicated in an accurate manner.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following all regulationsand report safety concerns immediately

You will be offered:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm + rotating on call
• Compensation is offered based on experience and certifications
  • Specialist I: $21.66 - $24.69
  • Specialist II: $24.00 - $27.36
• 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)

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

EXPERIENCE: One year experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting or electrical work or recognized trade.

Valid Driver's License Required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Performs a variety of physical tasks associated with the work of a facilities staff, including sitting, standing with movement, walking, bending/stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching above shoulder, reaching below shoulder, reaching at shoulder, maintaining balance, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 100 lbs. Must be capable of setting up and safely using a variety of equipment and/or devices including but not limited to ladders, power equipment, motorized equipment. Uses safeguards as intended and complies with all regulatory and center-wide requirements/guidelines

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.

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

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