Lead Maintenance Specialist

About the role

Devereux California is seeking a Lead Maintenance Specialist to join our team. This role offers a rewarding career with opportunities for professional skill development, growth, and promotion through the ASCEND Career Accelerator Program. The position is based on our main campus in Goleta and includes travel to Devereux-occupied homes in the Santa Barbara and Lompoc areas, with a company vehicle provided.

Responsibilities

• 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 condition and ensure proper storage.
• Complete work order documentation accurately and communicate information effectively.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following all regulations and reporting safety concerns immediately.
• Use time and materials efficiently.
• Lead maintenance staff in projects related to areas of technical expertise.
• Acquire proper materials under the direction of a supervisor and identify needs to recommend alternative solutions.
• Complete annual training and maintain up-to-date certifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Pass a thorough background check and Livescan fingerprinting.
• 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.
• One or more years of specialized training preferred.

Physical Requirements

• 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 lift/move up to 25 lbs; frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs; 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 focus.

Occupational Exposure

• Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level is moderate.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and certifications, starting at $25/hour and negotiable.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM; no weekends.

Benefits

• Eligibility for benefits begins after 30 days of employment (first day of the first pay period after 30 days).
• Health and welfare program including medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (accrual begins on first day).
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary/employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance/work-life balance program.