Maintenance Support

About the role

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and homelike environment for individuals in our community programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and homelike environment for individuals in our community programs.
• Perform all elements of household maintenance, including patching, painting, plumbing, appliance repair, carpentry, tiling, electric and general HVAC, as well as snow removal, and grounds work as needed.
• Work in variety of different settings throughout our community group homes.
• Remain on-call (rotating) for emergencies.
• Complete assigned jobs within a reasonable amount of time.
• Aid others in performing various duties.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition.
• Perform maintenance services for our group homes located throughout Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia, and Westchester counties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Waived if candidate can demonstrate five (5) years experience in building maintenance, in an institutional setting.
• One year of maintenance experience required. Some knowledge in carpentry, electrical or plumbing required.

Benefits

Quality low-cost benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!

Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings

Rewarding career while making a difference!

Pay

(commensurate with education and experience)

• With HS Diploma/GED - $21.00 - $22.47 per hour
• With BA/BS - $22.00 - $23.54 per hour
• With MA/MS or higher - $23.00 - $24.61 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the individual and the community programs.

Skills

Knowledge in carpentry, electrical or plumbing is preferred.

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.

What Devereux Offers You

• Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
• 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.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer