Facility Maintenance Worker

Facility Maintenance Worker

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Facility Maintenance Worker to join our team. If you are passionate about providing care to youth in need and want to join a top-notch team, please apply today! We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance and a 401k that's top 3 % in the country.

Company: Youth Opportunity Investments - Rockdale Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Rockdale Youth Academy in Rockdale, Texas is a 65-bed secure Youth Academy for males ages 10 to 17, offering trauma-informed care across mental health, substance abuse, and sex-offender treatment needs. The center integrates clinical therapy, education (via Inspire Academy, including GED prep), restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training.

Youth typically stay 6 to 9 months, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; victim-impact awareness; pre-vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units, Youth Advisory Board-guided incentive programs, and licensed dietitian-managed nutrition support stabilization and reintegration planning.

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance eligible after 60 days of employment
• 401k with 100% match up to 4% of your salary after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off and 7 Paid Holidays (for full-time employees)
• Tuition Assistance and Opportunities for Growth

Key Responsibilities:

The physical plant worker is responsible for completing projects in relation to the maintenance of both the building, and the grounds of the facility.

• Manages building services including maintenance, upkeep of the building, grounds and parking areas, renovation/remodeling projects and coordination of all site safety and security activities and requirements.
• Performs building inspections and take proactive steps to ensure a safe, efficient and presentable work environment.
• Oversees safety and security issues including, but not limited to, fire, burglary or building closure. Responsible for close circuit monitoring and access cards.
• Assists program managers in the identification of maintenance issues, track routine maintenance and coordinate repairs.
• Tracks and maintains facility fire and health inspections. Rectify or coordinate the repair of any deficiencies noted on inspections.
• Directs contractor activities for operating and maintaining facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Other Duties Include:

• Maintains a high standard of role model behavior for youth.
• Participates in training and development activities as required.
• Reports any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships.
• Reports any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience directly related to the essential functions of this position. Prior project management experience highly desired.
• Skills: Good analytical skills, ability to communicate well, ability to foster and work within participatory management. Strong organizing and planning skills. Must interface effectively at all levels in the organization; commitment to professional standards and personal development.
• Physical Demands: Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. Ability to drive for extended periods of time.
• Other: Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's license. Must be able to meet requirements for Company's Auto Insurance. Must meet state criminal background check requirements and pre-employment screens.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Youth Opportunity Investments is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, region, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or any other legally protected status.