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　　Are you interested in working for a company whose mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities?

　　If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

　　We are currently offering a $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS to brand new full time employees working over 37.5 hours per week or a $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS for part time employees working 20 or more hours per week.

　　Being a Maintenance Specialist has its Advantages

　　As a Maintenance Specialist at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

　　An opportunity where you can work in variety of different settings throughout our community group homes.

　　A team of experienced and supportive maintenance staff.

　　Paid orientation.

　　Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.

　　Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/

　　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

　　A rewarding career while making a difference!

　　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. Duties may involve grounds keeping, general maintenance repairs, snow removal, transporting, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, or basic electrical knowledge. The Maintenance Specialist will be required to remain on-call (rotating) for emergencies, complete assigned jobs within a reasonable amount of time, assist others in performing various duties, and maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition. This position will perform maintenance services for our group homes located throughout Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia, and Westchester counties.

　　Salary: $17+ per hour; increases depending on education and experience.

　　You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to 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. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

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　　Qualifications

　　Education : High School Diploma required. Will be waived if candidate can demonstrate five (5) years experience in building maintenance, in an institutional setting.

　　Experience : One year of maintenance experience required. Some knowledge in carpentry, electrical or plumbing preferred.

　　Physical Requirements : Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants or other chemical or controlled substances. Significant, prolonged, and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting of 70 lbs or more.

　　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.

　　Posted Date 5 days ago (1/22/2024 10:24 PM)

　　Requisition ID 2024-35097

　　Category Facilities

　　Position Type Full-Time

　　The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.