Plant Operations Associate Part Time 20-24 Hours Weekly

Lotus Senior Living; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Senior Living is seeking a Plant Operations Associate to oversee building upkeep, safety, and infrastructure. You will maintain facilities, coordinate with vendors, and support emergency planning to ensure a well-managed environment for residents and staff.

The role requires hands-on maintenance across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and groundskeeping, with a focus on reliability and safety. Strong English communication is essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs, or drainage problems.
• Electrical wiring capabilities to manage building electricity issues.
• Carpentry ability for basic repairs around the building.
• Groundskeeping responsibilities for outdoor areas as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with residents and coworkers.
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed safely and correctly.
• Physical stamina for a full shift of active work.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization.
• Completes all hours of state mandated continuing education each year.
• Promotes teamwork in daily duties and cooperates with staff.
• Maintains professional image and demeanor.
• Repairs and maintains building facilities to ensure safety and functionality.
• Sets up contractors and follows up on projects as needed.
• Assists with emergency preparedness planning and execution.
• Prepares residents’ rooms for move-in as required.
• Performs maintenance, service, and repairs in carpentry, painting, plastering, and machine servicing.
• Communicates project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing fixtures including toilets, urinals, and sinks.
• Manages routine maintenance and repairs.
• Performs other duties in line with the role.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical wiring

Carpentry

Groundskeeping

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

English language

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.


• Completes all hours of state mandated continuing education each year.


• 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 and repairs.


• Set up contractors and follow up with them on projects as needed.


• Assist the Director of Plant Operations with the emergency preparedness plan.


• Prepare residents’ rooms for moving in.


• Conduct maintenance, service, and repairs in the areas of carpentry, painting, plastering, and machine servicing.


• Assists Director of Plant Operations with capital expenditure projects by working closely with the vendors to ensure the project runs smoothly. Performs quality assurance checks and addressed deviations promptly.


• Communicates capital expenditure project updates to Executive Director and Support Center as needed.


• Repair and maintain plumbing fixtures such as toilets, urinals, and sinks.


• Manage routine maintenance and repairs.


• 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.