Plant Operations Director

Avista Senior Living; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avista Senior Living in Mesa, AZ is seeking a FULL TIME Plant Operations Director to oversee maintenance and facilities operations at the community. The role requires hands-on expertise in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting, and related trades, with a focus on safety and compliance.

On-call duties ensure the building is covered 24/7. Responsibilities include overseeing rent-ready preparation, weekly property inspections, and coordinating with leadership to maintain a safe,

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience required.
• Driver's license required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of building maintenance and mechanical work (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, drywall).
• Promote safety; follow fire/disaster safety policies and infection control practices.
• Respond promptly to ongoing maintenance and repair issues.
• Ensure work areas are clean and supplies stored properly after use.
• Provide on-call coverage to ensure the building is 24/7 supported.
• Prepare apartments/rooms to be rent-ready before new residents move in.
• Inspect the community weekly to identify repair needs and follow up on corrective actions.
• Keep supervisor informed of supply needs and progress on tasks.

Skills

Maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

HVAC

Painting

Drywall

Tile/Carpet install

Safety awareness

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Avista Senior Living in Mesa, AZ is currently looking for a FULL TIME PLANT OPERATIONS DIRECTOR to join our team at our community.At Avista Senior Living, we offer team members the chance to do the kind of work that is meaningful and makes a difference every day. We are looking for people who live our mission of demonstrating exemplary red-carpet service in all we do. The opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and learn new skills is at your fingertips and we are always interested in talented individuals who desire to bring this innovative thinking to life in our communities.BenefitsCompetitive PayPaid Time Off401k planEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceDuties and ResponsibilitiesSupports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of Avista Senior Living Nampa.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.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 ~ On-Call 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.Transport residents to all medical appointmentsQualifications: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.