Facility Maintenance Worker

Facility Maintenance Worker – Youth Behavioral Health

Location:

Elizabethton, TN (Elizabethton Youth Academy)

Job Type: Full-Time | Various Shifts

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00/hr

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Elizabethton Youth Academy in Elizabethton, Tennessee, is a 16-bed residential treatment center for girls ages 12 to 17. Our program focuses on mental health treatment, education, and creative therapies including art, music, and recreation. Using a trauma-informed approach, we provide youth with individualized care to help them achieve long-term success in life, education, and emotional wellness.

We are hiring a Facility Maintenance Worker to support the daily operations of Elizabethton Youth Academy. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in building and grounds maintenance who want to make a meaningful impact in a residential treatment environment. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient facility to ensure a supportive setting for youth and staff.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

• Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth
• Ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for youth and staff
• Work in a secure, structured, and mission-driven organization
• Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

• Manage building services including maintenance, groundskeeping, parking areas, and facility safety
• Conduct regular building inspections and take proactive steps to ensure a safe, efficient, and presentable environment
• Oversee safety and security measures, including fire, burglary, and facility closures
• Monitor and maintain close circuit security systems and access card operations
• Support program managers by identifying and coordinating maintenance projects and repairs
  
  Track and maintain facility fire and health inspections and ensure timely resolution of deficiencies
• Direct contractor activities related to facility maintenance, equipment, and grounds

• Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth
• Participate in training and development activities as required
• Report any acts, incidents, or conditions reflecting inappropriate behavior
• Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to foster a positive, team-oriented work environment

• 3+ years’ experience in facility maintenance or related roles
• Prior project management experience strongly preferred

• Physical Demands:
  Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision. Ability to drive for extended periods.
• Other:
  Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet company auto insurance requirements. Must meet state criminal background check and pre-employment screening requirements.

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.