Centerspace
Overview
Service (Maintenance) Specialist Ironwood - New Hope, MN Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM What’s in it for you? The base salary for this position is expected to start at $22.00/hour, with the actual base salary amount dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to a candidate's credentials, relevant experience, and primary job location, with consideration given to internal equity. On call pay and Quarterly Renewal Bonuses Competitive PTO Generous time off - 10 paid holidays, plus diversity day and your birthday Paid Caregiver and Paid Parental Leave 20% Rent, Parking, and Storage Discount for Centerspace rents 32 Paid Hours of Volunteer Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits – 1st of Month Following Start Date Centerspace Stock Purchase Plan 401(k) match up to 5% per paycheck Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program About Centerspace
was founded in Minot, North Dakota, in 1970. Our corporate support offices are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and in Minot, North Dakota, with onsite operations in eight states. From Denver, CO to Minneapolis, MN, Centerspace continues to grow throughout the Midwest, providing apartment homes and focusing on integrity and serving others. Centerspace is built around our employees. Our Mission and Vision unite our employees as one team. Position Summary
Responsible for repairs of mechanical or aesthetic issues; general building preventative maintenance; maintaining the environmental conditions of spaces; maintaining accurate levels of inventory related to the building’s mechanical systems; know and perform individual emergency procedures and duties as dictated by the site emergency procedure manual. Expectations
Follow instructions, understand established procedures and comply with deadlines. Generally given guidance, but expected to be self-directed once trained. May need assistance in prioritizing duties and setting deadlines. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintenance
Complete minor and major repairs of mechanical or aesthetic issues to ensure the property is optimally functional, presentable, and safe. Perform minor and major HVAC maintenance, such as replacing motors and bearings. Change light bulbs, service flush valves, clean mechanical rooms, and plunge toilets. Paint and/or wallpaper assigned areas and perform minor repairs to applicable areas. Perform minor carpet repairs. Demonstrate proficiency and respond appropriately to the building automation and security (including card access if applicable), fire, life, and safety systems. Select and monitor service providers to ensure services delivered are effective and efficient for the property. Perform general building preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and effective for use, and downtime with equipment meets or exceeds established specifications. Service and monitor the HVAC equipment. Maintain the environmental conditions of spaces to ensure the tenant and common space environments are acceptable for optimum use. Perform preventative maintenance on: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Lighting, Doors, locks, and hardware, Wall treatments. Provide assistance to the Community Leader to ensure that tenant improvements are accurate and address concerns with appropriate contact, such as construction or tenant. Monitor and maintain tools. Perform assigned duties as prescribed in safety manuals. Respond to test situations accurately. Maintain sufficient technical and industry contacts and knowledge. Participate in after hours on-call programs. Assist outside contractors with major inspections. Serve as a key contact between community leaders, operations managers, general managers, and tenants. Apply current knowledge or devise creative solutions to proactively resolve issues. Utilize tools and processes implemented by the organization to assure adherence to quality standards. Participate in capital improvements. Administrative
Maintain operating logs and record temperatures, pressures, and chemical levels of heavy equipment such as chillers and boilers. Complete reports and perform various administrative duties to support completion of activities and projects. Maintain accurate levels of inventory related to the building’s mechanical systems to ensure optimum levels are on hand. Purchase parts and supplies from vendors; review pricing for competitive rates for parts, services, and supplies. Stock items when received. Cleaning
Clean up vacant areas. Remove debris from the building and grounds. Provide backup for Community Porter. Emergency Situations
Know and perform individual emergency procedures and duties as dictated by the site emergency procedure manual and safety manual to ensure actions promote safety and security. Promptly respond to all emergency situations, fire alarms, and natural catastrophes. Study and know the site-specific emergency manual(s). Assist tenants and emergency personnel in swift and careful evacuations when appropriate. Other
Communicates regularly with management, vendors, equipment repair, maintenance, and tenants for day-to-day operational issues. Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives and identify improvements to develop new processes or offerings. May assist with groundskeeping duties such as mowing, weed control, tree/shrub trimming, depending on the property and need. May be responsible for snow removal such as shoveling snow and de-icing walkways, etc, depending on the property and need. Assist and/or back up coworkers. Equipment Issued
If expected to carry a mobile phone, eligible for a monthly reimbursement or Centerspace issued phone, according to company policy. May have access to a shared company vehicle. Eligible for mileage reimbursement, according to company policy, when no Centerspace owned vehicle is available. Education & Experience
Required:
2+ years of previous maintenance experience. Preferred:
Trade school education. Certifications and/or Licenses:
Have or willing to attain EPA, CPO. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS sheets, and procedural manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, tenants and vendors. Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, ratios, circumference, and volume. Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills:
Ability to efficiently use the internet and web-based timekeeping software. Experience with work order systems beneficial. Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required: Constantly (66-100% of the time)
- stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel; use hands to grasp, grip, turn and feel; reach above shoulders; push, pull, lift and carry; operate equipment and tools; climb stairs and ladders; balance; communicate verbally and visually. Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception; ability to adjust focus. Lift or move up to 25 pounds. Frequently (33-66%)
- lift and move up to 75 pounds, write reports and drive vehicles. Occasionally (1-33%)
- sit; lift and move more than 75 pounds, usually with assistance. Additional details regarding competencies and other duties are available upon request. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position. Centerspace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Centerspace is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics. Centerspace encourages applicants of all ages. Qualifications / Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Motivations Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help Licenses & Certifications HVAC EPA Sec 609 EPA Sec 608 Refrid Lic Cert Pool Operator Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Service (Maintenance) Specialist Ironwood - New Hope, MN Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM What’s in it for you? The base salary for this position is expected to start at $22.00/hour, with the actual base salary amount dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to a candidate's credentials, relevant experience, and primary job location, with consideration given to internal equity. On call pay and Quarterly Renewal Bonuses Competitive PTO Generous time off - 10 paid holidays, plus diversity day and your birthday Paid Caregiver and Paid Parental Leave 20% Rent, Parking, and Storage Discount for Centerspace rents 32 Paid Hours of Volunteer Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits – 1st of Month Following Start Date Centerspace Stock Purchase Plan 401(k) match up to 5% per paycheck Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program About Centerspace
was founded in Minot, North Dakota, in 1970. Our corporate support offices are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and in Minot, North Dakota, with onsite operations in eight states. From Denver, CO to Minneapolis, MN, Centerspace continues to grow throughout the Midwest, providing apartment homes and focusing on integrity and serving others. Centerspace is built around our employees. Our Mission and Vision unite our employees as one team. Position Summary
Responsible for repairs of mechanical or aesthetic issues; general building preventative maintenance; maintaining the environmental conditions of spaces; maintaining accurate levels of inventory related to the building’s mechanical systems; know and perform individual emergency procedures and duties as dictated by the site emergency procedure manual. Expectations
Follow instructions, understand established procedures and comply with deadlines. Generally given guidance, but expected to be self-directed once trained. May need assistance in prioritizing duties and setting deadlines. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintenance
Complete minor and major repairs of mechanical or aesthetic issues to ensure the property is optimally functional, presentable, and safe. Perform minor and major HVAC maintenance, such as replacing motors and bearings. Change light bulbs, service flush valves, clean mechanical rooms, and plunge toilets. Paint and/or wallpaper assigned areas and perform minor repairs to applicable areas. Perform minor carpet repairs. Demonstrate proficiency and respond appropriately to the building automation and security (including card access if applicable), fire, life, and safety systems. Select and monitor service providers to ensure services delivered are effective and efficient for the property. Perform general building preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and effective for use, and downtime with equipment meets or exceeds established specifications. Service and monitor the HVAC equipment. Maintain the environmental conditions of spaces to ensure the tenant and common space environments are acceptable for optimum use. Perform preventative maintenance on: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Lighting, Doors, locks, and hardware, Wall treatments. Provide assistance to the Community Leader to ensure that tenant improvements are accurate and address concerns with appropriate contact, such as construction or tenant. Monitor and maintain tools. Perform assigned duties as prescribed in safety manuals. Respond to test situations accurately. Maintain sufficient technical and industry contacts and knowledge. Participate in after hours on-call programs. Assist outside contractors with major inspections. Serve as a key contact between community leaders, operations managers, general managers, and tenants. Apply current knowledge or devise creative solutions to proactively resolve issues. Utilize tools and processes implemented by the organization to assure adherence to quality standards. Participate in capital improvements. Administrative
Maintain operating logs and record temperatures, pressures, and chemical levels of heavy equipment such as chillers and boilers. Complete reports and perform various administrative duties to support completion of activities and projects. Maintain accurate levels of inventory related to the building’s mechanical systems to ensure optimum levels are on hand. Purchase parts and supplies from vendors; review pricing for competitive rates for parts, services, and supplies. Stock items when received. Cleaning
Clean up vacant areas. Remove debris from the building and grounds. Provide backup for Community Porter. Emergency Situations
Know and perform individual emergency procedures and duties as dictated by the site emergency procedure manual and safety manual to ensure actions promote safety and security. Promptly respond to all emergency situations, fire alarms, and natural catastrophes. Study and know the site-specific emergency manual(s). Assist tenants and emergency personnel in swift and careful evacuations when appropriate. Other
Communicates regularly with management, vendors, equipment repair, maintenance, and tenants for day-to-day operational issues. Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives and identify improvements to develop new processes or offerings. May assist with groundskeeping duties such as mowing, weed control, tree/shrub trimming, depending on the property and need. May be responsible for snow removal such as shoveling snow and de-icing walkways, etc, depending on the property and need. Assist and/or back up coworkers. Equipment Issued
If expected to carry a mobile phone, eligible for a monthly reimbursement or Centerspace issued phone, according to company policy. May have access to a shared company vehicle. Eligible for mileage reimbursement, according to company policy, when no Centerspace owned vehicle is available. Education & Experience
Required:
2+ years of previous maintenance experience. Preferred:
Trade school education. Certifications and/or Licenses:
Have or willing to attain EPA, CPO. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS sheets, and procedural manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, tenants and vendors. Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, ratios, circumference, and volume. Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills:
Ability to efficiently use the internet and web-based timekeeping software. Experience with work order systems beneficial. Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required: Constantly (66-100% of the time)
- stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel; use hands to grasp, grip, turn and feel; reach above shoulders; push, pull, lift and carry; operate equipment and tools; climb stairs and ladders; balance; communicate verbally and visually. Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception; ability to adjust focus. Lift or move up to 25 pounds. Frequently (33-66%)
- lift and move up to 75 pounds, write reports and drive vehicles. Occasionally (1-33%)
- sit; lift and move more than 75 pounds, usually with assistance. Additional details regarding competencies and other duties are available upon request. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position. Centerspace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Centerspace is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics. Centerspace encourages applicants of all ages. Qualifications / Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Motivations Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help Licenses & Certifications HVAC EPA Sec 609 EPA Sec 608 Refrid Lic Cert Pool Operator Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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