Melwood | Diversity Employer
Melwood advocates for and empowers people with disabilities by expanding opportunities to work and thrive in the community
Melwood was founded on three key principles: innovation, inclusion, and social good. We’re deeply rooted in these principles on which we built a vibrant organization and inspired a community. Melwood supports children, youth, and adults with disabilities to work and play where and how they choose. We provide employment, job training, life skill improvement, supportive and recreational services to more than 2,000 people with disabilities each year.
We provide services to a wide range of clients in the private sector as well as to state and local governments and the federal government. Our customers have entrusted to us their routine and specialized needs. Furthermore, we operate 60 federal contracts, delivering high-quality total facility management, custodial, ground-keeping, and recycling services at 43 sites in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.
Mission & Values
Vision of Empowerment
Melwood’s vision is a world that fully includes people with disabilities.
We are sincerely grateful to our dedicated group of donors who believe in our vision and are loyal supporters of our mission. Melwood advocates for and empowers people with disabilities by expanding opportunities to work and thrive in the community
Our Values
- Commitment to People: Our priority is to assist people with disabilities to create full and meaningful lives of their choosing. We value our employees’ achievements in supporting this priority. We ensure they understand how their responsibilities fit into Melwood’s success, provide them with the skills and resources they need, assess their performance fairly, and recognize their outstanding contributions.
- Quality: Melwood will be a model for other organizations by providing programs and services that exceed the expectations of the individuals and businesses we serve, staff, and licensing/certification standards.
- Teamwork: Together we are Melwood. We know that to be successful, we must work across organizational boundaries. We collaborate, listen, share information, and provide mutual support within Melwood and with our partners to achieve our goals.
- Initiative: Our employees are self-starters. They take pride in their work, continually looking for ways to improve the services we provide to our clients and customers, and for ways to make other employees more effective and productive. They are never satisfied with anything less than the best for those we serve.
- Innovation: Our flexibility allows us to take advantage of opportunities in our continually changing environment to pursue new ideas and creative solutions that help us improve the lives of people with disabilities.
- Stewardship: When making decisions that commit Melwood’s human and financial resources, we consider if the expenditures help to achieve our mission and ensure our long-term economic viability.
- Integrity: We inspire trust through personal and professional leadership, honesty in our relationships, decisions consistent with our values, and individual accountability for our actions.
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SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Woodlawn, Maryland
Description INTRODUCTION This position will be located in Baltimore, MD at the Social Security Administration Starting pay is $22.00 per hour Working hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday Valid drivers license is required (pre-em...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
SENIOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Description This position is located in Upper Marlboro, MD. The core working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. This is a exempt position. Employees are not eligible for overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 hours. We ar...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER - Total Facilities Manager
Beltsville, Maryland
Description JOB SUMMARY This is a fantastic opportunity to become a motivational and supportive leader within Melwood. We are seeking an individual with passion for industry and the drive to support Melwood's mission. As an Assistant Projec...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Springfield, Virginia
Description This position is located in Springfield, VA *This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Proof of disability is required (Individual(s) without a disability may apply also). The core working hours are 7:00 am - 4:...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Description RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Coordinate and facilitate individualized plan activities that reflect the desire of persons served while ensuring compliance with applicable DDA regulations. Initiate person-centered planning activities and a...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
NIGHT JANITOR (DA) 6:30 pm -10:30 pm M-F
Hanover, Maryland
Description This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Proof of disability is required. This position is located in Hanover, MD The core working hours are 6:30 pm -10:30 pm M-F The hourly wage is $16.26 This position require...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Baltimore, Maryland
Description INTRODUCTION This position will be located in Baltimore, MD at the Social Security Administration Starting pay is $22.00 per hour Working hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday Valid drivers license is required (pre-em...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
GENERAL CLERK 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Woodlawn, Maryland
Description Office Administration Maintain a professional office environment that is open and welcoming to staff and visitors (e.g. organized, free of clutter, well lit) Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
STOCK CLERK (DA) - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Lanham, Maryland
Description This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Proof of disability is required. Under the direction of the BATF Assistant Project Manager, the Stock Clerk carries out administrative duties. Job Location: Herndon, VA ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
TRACTOR OPERATOR (DA) 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Germantown, Maryland
Description This position is located in Germantown, Maryland The hourly rate is $24.65 The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday. This is a non-exempt position. Employees are eligible for overtime pay for any hours worke...
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| Job Type | Full Time |