Plant Operations Assistant

Job Duties

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of Avista.
• Supports the Plant Operations Team in driving resident/guest satisfaction by exceeding their expectations.
• Performs 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.
• Utilizes TELS work orders and promptly responds to ongoing 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 - Participates in our On-Call rotation schedule to assure the building is covered 24/7.
• Prepares, and assures all apartments/rooms are rent-ready before new residents move into the Community.
• Walks the community at least weekly and identifies areas that need repair or maintenance and follows up on corrective actions.
• Keeps supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and problem solve independently.