Plant Operations Assistant 7:30am-4pm $17.50-30.25 (Full Time)

University Living•Ann Arbor, MI
•$18 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operations Assistant supports the Plant Operations Director in maintaining all areas of the community and servicing equipment and tools. The role responds promptly to repair and maintenance requests and documents their progress and completion. It also helps protect employees, guests, and residents by keeping safety in mind, including potential environmental hazards and emergencies. The position is full-time at University Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pay range is $17.50 to $30.25 per hour. Work includes indoor and outdoor tasks, including during inclement weather, and is physically active.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have at least two years of experience in apartment or other multiple-unit maintenance, including supervisory experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of construction, refinishing, painting, plumbing, floor and carpet care, and refurbishing is required.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing more than 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop throughout the day; use of a ladder is required.
  • Must be criminally cleared.
  • Must be in good health and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health must be verified by a physician's health screening no more than six months before or seven days after employment; must test free from pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of screening.
  • Must have a clean driving record under the insured's policy.
  • Working knowledge of current OSHA regulations.

Nice To Haves

  • HVAC certification and experience are highly recommended.
  • Landscaping experience is a plus.
  • Experience in senior housing is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Plant Operations Director in maintaining all areas of the community.
  • Service equipment and tools.
  • Respond rapidly to repair and maintenance requests and document their progress and completion.
  • Help maintain the safety of employees, guests, and residents, including by addressing potential environmental hazards and emergencies.

Benefits

  • Company-match 401(k), with a 100% match on the first 3% and full vesting upon enrollment.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
  • Disability insurance for full-time employees.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Weekly employee recognition program.
  • Life insurance for full-time employees.
  • Paid time off: full-time employees accrue up to 115 hours each year; part-time employees accrue up to 30 hours each year.
  • Tuition reimbursement after 90 days for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Employee referral program for full-time, part-time, and PRN employees.
  • Complimentary meal each shift for full-time, part-time, and PRN employees.
  • Daily pay option.
  • Direct deposit.
  • Promotion from within.
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