Plant Operations Assistant

Avista Senior Living Management, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Referral Bonus Program

Health Insurance Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avista Senior Living at The Stratford seeks a Plant Operations Assistant to support a busy senior care community in Phoenix, AZ. The role covers diverse maintenance tasks, safety compliance, and on-call coverage to ensure resident comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating repairs, ensuring rent-ready units, and maintaining equipment and spaces. The position requires dependable, multi-trade skills and the ability to work under pressure in a senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong maintenance knowledge across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting, and related trades.
• Ability to lead, organize and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Support Avista’s philosophy, mission, and values.
• Perform maintenance and repair work across multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, roofing).
• Respond promptly to work orders and complete repairs.
• Keep work areas clean and tools organized; store items safely after use.
• Follow fire, safety and infection control policies.
• Report unsafe conditions and replenish supplies as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Walk the property weekly to identify repair needs and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Basic Plumbing

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry

Painting & Drywall

Caulking

Tile & Carpet installation

HVAC

Appliance experience

Roof & Fencing

Education

Driver's license

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Avista Senior Living at The Stratford has a remarkable opportunity for an exceptional Plant Operations Assistant to assist us in managing our Senior Care Community in beautiful Phoenix, 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.