Maintenance Associate

D&S Community Services

a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Maintenance Associate

Location: Longview, TX

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay Rate: $14.50–$15.00 per hour + mileage reimbursement

Your Role

As a Maintenance Associate, you'll help ensure our residential homes remain safe, functional, and well-maintained for the individuals we serve. This position requires traveling between multiple group homes throughout the day to complete repairs and preventative maintenance. Reliable transportation is required, and mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone with strong general handyman skills who enjoys troubleshooting and solving maintenance issues in a variety of settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to group homes to perform maintenance and repair work as needed.

• Perform general handyman duties, including painting, patching walls, and basic carpentry.

• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing issues, including toilets, faucets, and minor leaks.

• Repair or replace locks, door hardware, and other building fixtures.

• Troubleshoot and repair household appliances, including dryers and other common equipment.

• Conduct routine inspections and address maintenance concerns throughout residential homes.

• Perform painting and surface refinishing projects.

• Troubleshoot basic electrical and plumbing issues.

• Assist with basic vehicle maintenance, such as changing a flat tire or replacing a brake light bulb.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests while prioritizing tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of one year of maintenance, facilities, or handyman experience.

• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel between multiple group homes throughout the workday.

• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, painting, appliance repair, and general building maintenance.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and time management skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while working independently.

Why Join Us

• Paid time off and health benefits for employees working 32+ hours per week.

• Paid training and holiday pay.

• Career development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide network.

• Rewarding work that directly impacts the lives of the individuals we serve.

• Stable employment backed by federal and state funding.

If you're dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in keeping facilities in excellent condition, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.