Maintenance Tech

Youth Villages; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and

Job summary

Youth Villages in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair machinery, electrical systems, and building components on site. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and timely response to repairs across residential and program facilities.

The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude, a high school diploma, and the ability to travel if needed. CPI and CPR trainings are required, with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Requires mechanical aptitude and knowledge in structural and mechanical maintenance.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, and maintains machinery and equipment.
• Keeps grounds clean and safe; reports malfunctions.
• Maintains and repairs physical structures and systems.
• Assists in setting up and dismantling events and special equipment.
• Maintains safety and orderly conditions of the establishment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

General maintenance knowledge

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.orgProgram Overview:Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior.Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.Position Summary:The Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in a commercial establishment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Maintenance Technician:Inspects and tests machinery and equipmentKeeps grounds in good condition and free of litter and foreign objects on a daily basisReports immediately to supervisor any malfunctions or maintenance needs of buildings or equipmentServes as member of committees or Continuous Quality Improvement teams as requestedCollects, prioritizes, and completes maintenance tickets, providing a copy as required to the Director of Support Services, and notifies the Maintenance Supervisor in advance of any special maintenance needsListens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machineCompletes scheduled building checklists and forwards completed checklists to designated staffCompletes periodic inventories of equipment, tools, supplies, and maintenance materialsDismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired partsCleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machineryInstalls and repairs electrical apparatus, such as wiring and electronic components of machinery and equipmentRepairs and maintains physical structure of establishment ensuring safety and an orderly conditionFabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structuresMaintains a safe environment by ensuring that all equipment is operated in a safe and orderly mannerSecures all tools, equipment, and supplies in the designated shop areasMaintains company vehicles in good mechanical and safe operating conditionAssists in setting up and dismantling special event equipmentPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional Information:Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license and be willing to travel.Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings.This position requires occasional on-call duties on a rotation including nights and weekends.Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)Must have at mechanical aptitude and general skill knowledge in all areas of general structural and mechanical maintenance (required)2 years of relevant maintenance experience (preferred)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent written, verbal, and oral skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic computer knowledgeAbility to maintain a flexible schedulePhysical Demands:This position requires a candidate to:Regularly stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlFrequently walk, climb or balance, and talk or hearOccasionally sit and taste or smellRegularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 poundsSpecific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusYouth Villages BenefitsMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)Time off:2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervisionGrowth & development through continuous trainingClinical and administrative advancement opportunities*Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.