Maintenance Technician

About the role

As a Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Specialist) at Devereux Arizona, you will perform preventative maintenance of Devereux-Arizona buildings, vehicles, and grounds as required/assigned by the supervisor. This position involves performing complete facility inspections at the specified frequency, documenting inspection results according to the policies and procedures of the facility, and reporting documented results. Additionally, you will address deficiencies as prioritized by life safety codes and as directed by program managers.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance of Devereux-Arizona buildings, vehicles, and grounds as required/assigned by the supervisor.
• Document inspection results according to the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Report documented results to the supervisor.
• Address deficiencies as prioritized by life safety codes and as directed by program managers.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older (per licensing standards).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one (1) year related experience with basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and drywall is required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly requires walking, standing, and stooping/bending (1/2 - 3/4 of the work day).
• Seldom requires sitting (0-1/4 of the work day).
• Regularly pushing/pulling and repetitive wrist/hand motion (1/4 - 1/2 of the work day).
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly move arms and legs; bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Able to stand, and hold arms over head, for long periods of time; able to do a considerable amount of climbing, bending and crouching.
• Able to exert self physically over an extended period of time.
• Able to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time; the ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time.
• Often requires lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Able to exert maximum force to lift, push, carry or pull objects of up to 50+ pounds.
• Ranges of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with co-workers and stakeholders in person and via telephone.
• Often drives a Devereux vehicle or van and regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated and works outside.

Benefits and Rewards

• We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work.
• We offer: ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.
• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year).
• Retirement, eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs, Service Anniversary Awards.
• Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance) - 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
• http://benefits.devereux.org

Qualifications

• Must be available to attend two (2) weeks of new hire orientation (paid, Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm) plus 2-3 weeks of on the job training.
• Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results.
• Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check.
• Current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions).
• Az Revised Statues Notice (ARS 36-411 Residential care institutions; nursing care institutions; home health agencies; fingerprinting requirements; exemptions; definitions).

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

• A competitive salary.
• A 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.