Maintenance Specialist

Devereux • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents facing significant emotional, behavioral, and intellectual or developmental challenges. Based in Orlando, this role oversees maintenance activities for a residential campus and helps ensure the safety, functionality, and upkeep of buildings and grounds. The Maintenance Specialist performs inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems; responds to maintenance requests; and maintains resident rooms and common areas. The role also coordinates with outside vendors, supports compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and healthcare standards, maintains outdoor spaces, checks emergency and fire-protection equipment, and keeps accurate maintenance records to help provide a comfortable and secure environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of experience working in facilities maintenance and/or construction.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings, including a drug test, physical, and TB test.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida.
• Complete a three-day Monday–Wednesday new-hire orientation in Orlando, approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities for the residential campus.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Maintain resident rooms and common areas.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs.
• Help ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and healthcare standards.
• Maintain grounds and outdoor spaces.
• Conduct safety checks on emergency and fire-protection equipment.
• Keep accurate maintenance records.
• Support a comfortable and secure environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

• Up to 24 PTO days per year, increasing with service.
• Up to 64 hours of sick time.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Tuition program and tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment and debt assistance.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Payactiv access to earned wages early.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED