Facilities Maintenance Technician
About the job
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two or more years of experience in facilities maintenance.
- Use knowledge of well systems, septic systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, electrical services, and backup generators to maintain facility operations.
- Schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance appointments for work outside the in-house team's capabilities.
- Conduct periodic water temperature checks and sprinkler system pressure recordings.
- Assist with general facility maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
- Ensure work is completed promptly and meets Newport Academy standards.
- Schedule work to minimize disruption to programming and staff.
- Maintain professional relationships with contractors to support communication and efficient work.
- Conduct periodic facility walk-throughs to document necessary repairs and ensure compliance with Newport Academy standards.
- Conduct quarterly and yearly testing of fire alarms and sprinkler systems.
About the company
Newport Healthcare operates a network of adolescent and young adult mental-health programs through Newport Academy, offering residential and outpatient care across the United States. It combines evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR with experiential activities like equine therapy, art, and yoga, delivered along a continuum that includes residential treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and therapeutic day schools. Care is provided on a fee-for-service basis and coordinated with major insurers to support families. The goal is to address root causes of high-risk behaviors and co-occurring disorders, empower teens, restore families, and promote lasting mental wellness.
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Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 19, 2026 podcast Shift Happens broadens brand reach and family engagement.
- July 1, 2026 Frontiers in Psychology study strengthens Newport's clinical credibility.
- December 16, 2025 Virginia appellate victory protects group homes and supports expansion.
What critics are saying
- October 1, 2025 closures shuttered nine residential facilities and Irvine headquarters.
- February 24, 2026 WARN notices cut 46 jobs in Sunol and Pleasanton.
- Payer scrutiny and zoning fights can force more exits and threaten the residential model.
What makes Newport Healthcare unique
- NewportHealthcare spans residential, outpatient, and therapeutic day-school care nationwide.
- Brian Setzer promoted Brent Nelson on January 29, 2026, to optimize clinical delivery.
- May 19, 2026 outcomes data and September 9 dashboard quantify treatment results.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement