Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. 

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

*Ask about our recent Salary Increases!* 

Program Overview

Youth Villages’ Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems.  Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings.  We have three different types of facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes.  Located in Tennessee and Georgia, all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed).

Position Overview

Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in a commercial establishment by performing the following duties:
· Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.

· Keeps grounds in good condition and free of litter and foreign objects on a daily basis.

· Reports immediately to supervisor any malfunctions or maintenance needs of buildings or equipment.

· Collects, prioritizes and completes maintenance tickets, providing a copy as required to the Safety and Facilities manager of Support Services, and notifies the Asst. Safety and Facilities manager in advance of any special maintenance needs.

· Serves as member of committees or Continuous Quality Improvement teams as requested.

· Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
· Completes scheduled building checklists and forwards completed checklists to designated staff.
· Completes periodic inventories of equipment, tools, supplies and maintenance materials.

· Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.

· Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

· Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as wiring, and electronic components of machinery and equipment.

· Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment ensuring safety and an orderly condition.

· Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.

· Maintains a safe environment by ensuring that all equipment is operated in a safe and orderly manner.

· Secures all tools, equipment and supplies in the designated shop areas.

· Maintains company vehicles in good mechanical and safe operating condition.

· Assists in setting up and dismantling special event equipment.

Requirements

Must have a valid drivers license

High school diploma/GED

Must have at mechanical aptitude and general skill knowledge in all areas
of general structural and mechanical maintenance 5 years preferred. 

At least 5 years' experience in the facilities/ maintenance field. 
Must be willing to travel.
Must be able to perform occasional On Call rotation duties (nights and weekends included).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands
to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk
or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and
occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Experience growth and development through our continuous training, as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement, or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.

Pay Rate: $23/hr

Additional Benefits

Bi-annual Uniform Allowance

Shirts provided upon hiring

On-call pay Per-Day

Use of fleet vehicle while on call

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
Retirement Savings Pension Plan
401 (k)
2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave
Cell Phone Reimbursement 

EOE

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.