Derek has been supporting the mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for more than a decade. He found meaningful employment through Melwood after a series of jobs where he wasn’t respected. Because he’s deaf, Derek was often in jobs where his full potential was untapped.
“It’s so hard for a disabled person to find work. It breaks my heart. But luckily I have a job where I can do the cleaning, painting, and all the things that I do,” he signed. “There’s a lot of different things to do here.”
Derek has worked for Melwood at the USDA’s George Washington Carver Center in Beltsville, Md. since 2012, and in that time, he’s earned the respect of his bosses and co-workers. His hard work and skill also show what goes into a total facility management contract with Melwood Enterprises.
“If people were saying, ‘You’re deaf, you can’t do this,’ or if my boss said that, I would show them that I can,” he signed.
For more than 20 years, clients including high-profile military installations and federal agency headquarters have trusted their Total Facilities Management (TFM) services to us. Our expertise includes preventive maintenance, heating, plumbing, landscaping, custodial, snow and ice removal, supply warehousing and more.
Trusted by federal agencies, we maintain high-profile headquarters visited by global dignitaries. Our Operations and Maintenance team tailors plans to your needs, offering services like preventative maintenance, heating, plumbing, carpentry, engineering, and snow and ice removal.
We understand the importance of ensuring the cleanliness, functionality and positive user experience of your facility. At Melwood Enterprises, we have developed a custodial program that delivers top quality services – uniquely tailored to your needs – while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability.
Melwood is an equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions. Melwood has an Affirmative Action Plan in place. Melwood recruiters carry official identity cards with their photo, name and title. Anyone approached by a recruiter should ask to see this card.
For more than 60 years, Melwood has been building a bridge to a more supportive world. Today, we are one of the nation’s leading advocates, employers, and providers for people with disabilities and their caregivers.
