Facility Maintenance Worker

Facility Maintenance Worker – Youth Behavioral Health

Location: Brooksville, FL (Brooksville Youth Academy)
Department: Operations / Facilities
Job Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Pay: $20.00 / hour

About Youth Opportunity & Brooksville Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Brooksville Youth Academy in Brooksville, Florida, is a secure, trauma-informed residential program serving adolescent boys. The facility provides structured therapeutic programming, education, recreation, and clinical services in a highly supervised setting designed to promote safety, accountability, and long-term success.

Youth typically remain in care for several months, participating in individual, group, and family therapy; life skills development; education; and restorative programming. Services are delivered within small group living units to support emotional stabilization, positive behavior development, and successful reintegration into the community.

About the Role

The Facility Maintenance Worker plays a critical role in supporting daily operations at Brooksville Youth Academy by maintaining a safe, clean, and fully functional environment for youth and staff. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on maintenance experience who takes pride in their work and wants to contribute to a mission-driven organization making a real impact.

Benefits

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general building and grounds maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance
• Conduct routine facility inspections to identify safety hazards, repair needs, and maintenance issues
• Support safety and security operations, including fire systems, alarms, and facility access controls
• Monitor and maintain security-related systems and assist with facility opening and closure procedures
• Coordinate and oversee contractor work related to maintenance, equipment, and grounds
• Track required fire, safety, and health inspections and assist with corrective actions
• Communicate maintenance needs and project updates with leadership and program staff
• Maintain accurate documentation related to repairs, inspections, and completed work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment drug screening
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and professional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of facility maintenance or related experience
• Experience coordinating maintenance projects or working with contractors

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
• Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
• Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
• Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams

Apply Today

If you’re ready to put your skills to work in a role that truly matters, we encourage you to apply today.
Click “Apply Now” through Indeed or visit www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture
to learn more.

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.