Service (Maintenance) Technician

(IRET) Investors Real Estate Trust; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Lease Renewal Bonus

Competitive PTO

Generous holidays and birthday leave

Paid Caregiver and Paid Parental Leave

Rent/Parking/Storage discount (Centers

Volunteer Time Off (32 hours)

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) match up to 5%

Job summary

Centerspace is seeking a Service (Maintenance) Technician in Minnesota to help prepare new apartment homes and perform routine repairs. You will support the service team in maintaining building systems and grounds while delivering excellent customer service to residents.

The role emphasizes on-call availability, ability to learn plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and painting tasks, and contributing to a well-kept property for residents.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Computer Skills

Detail-Oriented

Initiative

Team Player

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact

Growth Opportunities

Self-Starter

Licenses & Certifications

Job description

The base salary for this position is expected to start at $20.00 - $23.00/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 - 9 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.

Service (Maintenance) Technician

A Day in the Life:

In our entry level Maintenance Technician role, 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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Communication

Novice

Customer Service

Novice

Problem-Solving

Novice

Novice

Computer Skills

Novice

Detail-Oriented

Novice

Initiative

Novice

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

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Driver License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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