Plant Operations Assistant

Plant Operations Assistant

Mesa, AZ 85201

Overview

Salary Range $18.50 - $20.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Maintenance Assistants

Description

Avista Senior Living in Downtown Mesa has a remarkable opportunity for an exceptional Plant Operations Assistant to assist us in managing our Senior Care Community in beautiful Mesa, Arizona. The ultimate mission of this role is to assure our Plant Operations Team continues to drive resident/guest satisfaction by exceeding their expectations.

Your Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• Referral Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Duties:

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of Avista.
• Perform a wide variety of building maintenance and mechanical work including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, masonry, drywall repair, HVAC, small appliance and minor equipment repair.
• Utilize TELS work orders and promptly respond to on-going maintenance and repair issues.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on the community and equipment.
• Ensures that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.
• Follows established fire and disaster safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained.
• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to the supervisor immediately.
• Ensures that maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas, as necessary.
• Promotes a team effort ~ Participate in our On-Call rotation schedule to assure the building is covered 24/7.
• Prepare, and assure all apartments/rooms are rent-ready before new residents move into the Community.
• Walk the community at least weekly and identify areas that need repair or maintenance and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Keeps supervisor informed of supply needs ~ Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Previous experience in maintenance.
• Drivers License (Required) ~ High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong maintenance knowledge in the following areas: Basic Plumbing (faucets, toilets, garbage disposal, irrigation, etc) ~ General Electrical (outlets, GFI, Breakers) ~ Carpentry ~ Painting, Drywall, Caulking ~ Tile and Carpet Installation ~ HVAC ~ Some Appliance experience ~ Some Roof and Fencing.
• Must be dependable, punctual and can anticipate and prioritize tasks on a daily basis.
• Ability to lead, organize and finish assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Be able to work under pressure, multi-task and problem solve independently.