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Centerspace, Inc.

Service (Maintenance) Specialist

Centerspace, Inc., Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Job Location:

Civic Lofts | Denver, CO Work Schedule:

Tuesday - Saturday Compensation:

The base hourly rate for this position is expected to pay $25.00-$27.00/hour, with the actual base 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. About Centerspace

Centerspace was founded in Minot, North Dakota, in 1970. You can find our corporate support offices located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and in Minot North Dakota, along with onsite operations in eight states. From Denver, CO to Minneapolis, MN, our company continues to grow throughout the Midwest, proudly providing apartment homes to thousands of residents, extending our vision to be the premier provider of apartment homes in vibrant communities by focusing on integrity and serving others. Centerspace is built around our employees. Our Mission and Vision unites 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. Responsibilities

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 the most 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/Hardware, and Wall treatments. Provide assistance to the Community Leader to ensure tenant improvements are accurate and address concerns with appropriate contacts such as construction or tenants. Monitor and maintain tools. Perform assigned duties as prescribed in safety manuals and respond to test situations accurately. Maintain sufficient technical and industry contacts and knowledge. Participate in after hours on-call programs and 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 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. 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 the safety manual to ensure safety and security of employees, occupants, and structures; act appropriately in test situations and actual emergencies. Promptly respond to all emergency situations, fire alarms, and natural catastrophes. Study and know the site-specific emergency manuals. 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, and/or develop new products, services, or processes to result in more efficient and effective methods. May assist with groundskeeping duties such as mowing, weed control, tree/shrub trimming, depending on property and need. May be responsible for snow removal such as shoveling snow and de-icing walkways, depending on property and need. Assist and/or back up coworkers. Responsibilities include 60% property maintenance, 25% community cleaning, 10% customer service, and 5% business administration. Education & Experience

Required: 2+ years of previous maintenance experience. Preferred: Trade school education. Certifications and/or Licenses: Have or willing to attain EPA, CPO, and/or boiler operator’s license as required. 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

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 auditorily. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Lift up to 25 pounds. Frequently (33-66%) – lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, write reports and drive vehicles. Occasionally (1-33%) – sit; lift and/or move more than 75 pounds, usually with assistance. Equal Opportunity Statement: Centerspace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics. Centerspace will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Centerspace encourages applicants of all ages. Job Postings

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Note: This description consolidates the essential details and removes extraneous boilerplate and site-specific notices where possible.

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