Plant Operations Associate

Evolve Senior; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Senior Living is hiring a Plant Operations Associate to oversee building upkeep and infrastructure, ensuring safety and reliable operations. You will support residents and staff by maintaining facilities and coordinating routine repairs.

The role requires basic maintenance skills, a high school diploma, and a willingness to learn. Opportunity to grow within a supportive team and contribute to a safe living environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic maintenance skills in building systems.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Promotes teamwork in daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and departments.
• Maintains a positive professional image through actions and dress.
• Repairs and maintains facility systems to ensure safety and functionality.
• Performs light maintenance tasks such as bulb changes, toilet unclogging, and carpet care.
• Tends to routine building upkeep and grounds maintenance.
• Handles trash removal and on-call duties with Plant Operations Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance basics

English proficiency

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Description

Job Title: Plant Operations Associate

Reports to: Director of Plant Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Scope: The Plant Operations Associate is responsible for overseeing the general upkeep of the building and its infrastructure. Their role is to maintain building operations and ensure that the facilities are always safe and functional.

If you have basic skills in maintenance and repair, and you are willing to learn, we can train you!

ABOUT US: Evolve Senior Living was founded on the premise of change. We believe the senior living industry needs to change to appropriately address the needs of tomorrow’s work force and residents. Evolve represents the notion of continuous improvement in our delivery of services for the elderly, providing a safe and dependable environment for our team members and commitment to leading the discussion on change within the senior living sector.

ABOUT YOU: A compassionate team member who seeks an opportunity to do what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the honor to care for and serve. An entrepreneurial spirit who is excited and motivated by the prospect of change and continuously improving the services we provide. Self-motivated and willing to learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Promotes the property in a positive manner and effectively communicates the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community.
• Responsible for performing facility and grounds upkeep.
• Prepare residents’ rooms for moving in, including mudding, sanding, painting, cleaning and checking appliances, replacing bulbs and final cleaning.
• Perform light maintenance duties such as changing bulbs, batteries, unclogging toilets, cable TV assistance, vacuuming halls, shampooing carpets, etc.
• Routinely take out resident trash to the outside dumpster.
• Manage routine maintenance and repairs.
• Shares on-call responsibility with Plant Operations Director.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs, or other drainage problems.
• Electrical wiring capabilities to manage problems with the building’s electricity.
• Carpentry ability to handle basic repairs around the building.
• Groundskeeping if the facility contains lawns or other outdoor areas in need of maintenance.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees or residents of the building in a pleasant manner.
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked.
• Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building.
• Must have a strong understanding of the English language, sufficient to speak, read and write.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Walk/Stand/Sitting – must be able to continuously perform duties that incorporate walking, standing, or sitting.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
• Lift - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Carry - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Push - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach - may occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
• Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses.
• Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells, and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.
• Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret medical and administration information.