Service (Maintenance) Specialist

(IRET) Investors Real Estate Trust; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Lease Renewal Bonus

Competitive PTO

Generous time off - 10 paid holidays,

Job summary

Centerspace is seeking a Maintenance Specialist in Minnesota to join our Service team, helping prepare apartment homes for residents and handling routine repairs. You will contribute to the upkeep of buildings and grounds while delivering excellent customer service.

Position includes on-call rotation, on-site work, and opportunities to learn plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and painting tasks, with a rotating schedule and valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Must be available for on-call work (evenings, weekends, overnights) on a rotating schedule.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Willingness to learn plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall and painting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC repairs, carpentry, appliance repairs, painting/drywall.
• Maintain efficient operation and upkeep of the property buildings and grounds.
• Perform routine maintenance on vacant units prior to new resident occupancy.
• Respond to resident service requests; enter and track requests using a work order system.
• Keep amenity areas clean and operable; seasonally assist with snow removal and groundskeeping.

Skills

Customer service

On-call readiness

Work order system

Tools

Work order system

Job description

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 830AM-530PM with On-Call Rotation

What's in it for you?

The base salary for this position is expected to start at $25.00- $27.00/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.

This position is also eligible for:

• Quarterly Lease Renewal Bonus
• 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

About Centerspace: Centerspacewas 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 six 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.

Maintenance Specialist

A Day in the Life:

In our Maintenance Specialistrole, you will work with the Service team to help prepare new apartment homes for our residents. You will be assisting in routine repairs of building systems and completing service requests. You play a supporting role in the upkeep of the property’s buildings and grounds, while providing excellent customer service to our residents.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC repairs, carpentry, appliance repairs, painting/drywall, etc.
• Maintain efficient operation and upkeep of the property buildings and grounds
• Perform routine maintenance on vacant units prior to new resident occupancy
• Respond to resident service requests; enter and track requests using a work order system
• Keep all amenity areas in clean and operable condition. Seasonally, assist with snow removal and groundskeeping.

Requirements Include:

• Must be available for on-call work (possible evening, weekend, and overnight calls) via a rotating schedule.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to learn and complete plumbing, electrical, carpentry, dry-wall and painting tasks. Prior knowledge in these areas is helpful, but not required.

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