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Centerspace

Service (Maintenance) Specialist

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Centerspace
Owner‑operator of apartment communities across the U.S. Midwest and Mountain West.
Maintenance specialist responsible for repairs, preventative maintenance, and inventory management of building systems and aesthetics.
16d ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Rapid City, SD
Onsite
Company Size
- Employees
Service Specialisms
Ownership of apartment communities
Management of apartment communities
Acquisition of apartment communities
Redevelopment of apartment communities
Development of apartment communities
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Apartment Communities
Real Estate Investment
Property Management
Acquisition
Redevelopment
Role
What you would be doing
preventative maintenance
equipment monitoring
tenant support
emergency response
administrative support
environmental controls
  • Apply current knowledge or devise creative solutions to proactively resolve issues.
  • Select and monitor service providers to ensure services delivered are the most effective and efficient for the property.
  • Communicates regularly with management, vendors, equipment repair, maintenance, and tenants for day-to-day operational issues.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on:
  • Serve as a key contact between community leaders, operations managers, general managers, and tenants.
  • Perform general building preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and effective for use, and down time with equipment meets or exceeds established specifications.
  • Maintain operating logs and record temperatures, pressures, and chemical level of heavy equipment such as chillers and boilers.
  • Utilize any tools and/or processes implemented by the organization to assure adherence to quality standards.
  • Maintain the environmental conditions of spaces to ensure the tenant and common space environments are acceptable for optimum use.
  • Participate in after hours on-call programs.
  • Clean up vacant areas.
  • Complete reports and perform various administrative duties to positively support completion of activities and projects.
  • Stock items when received.
  • Assist outside contractors with major inspections.
  • Participate in capital improvements.
  • Assist and/or back up coworkers.
  • Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives and identify improvements to, and/or develop new, products, services, or processes to result in the discovery of more efficient and effective methods and/or new offerings.
  • Perform minor and major HVAC maintenance, such as replacing motors and bearings.
  • Remove debris from the building and grounds.
  • Assist tenant and emergency personnel in swift and careful evacuations when appropriate.
  • Promptly respond to all emergency situations, fire alarms, and natural catastrophes.
  • Maintain accurate levels of inventory related to the building’s mechanical systems to ensure optimum levels of inventory are on hand and readily accessible when needed.
  • Service and monitor the HVAC equipment.
  • 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.
  • Paint and/or wallpaper assigned areas and perform minor repairs to applicable areas.
  • Perform minor carpet repairs.
  • Complete minor and major repairs of mechanical or aesthetic issues to ensure the property is optimally functional, presentable, and safe.
  • Maintain sufficient technical and industry contacts and knowledge.
  • Provide backup for Community Porter.
  • Perform assigned duties as prescribed in safety manuals.
  • Change light bulbs, service flush valves, clean mechanical rooms, and plunge toilets.
  • Purchase parts and supplies from vendors; review pricing for competitive rates for parts, services, and supplies.
  • Study and know the site-specific emergency manual(s).
  • 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.
  • Know and perform individual emergency procedures and duties as dictated by the site emergency procedure manual and the safety manual to ensure that actions promote the safety and security of the employees, occupants, and structures, and correct actions are demonstrated in test situations and actual emergencies.
What you bring
epa
cpo
maintain exp
problem solving
lift/move
language
  • Certifications and/or Licenses: Have or willing to attain EPA, CPO.
  • Required: 2+ years of previous maintenance experience.
  • Respond to test situations accurately.
  • Frequently (33-66% of the time) - lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, write reports and drive vehicles.
  • Occasionally (1-33% of the time) - sit; lift and/or move more than 75 pounds, although usually with the assistance of another employee and/or equipment.
  • 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.
  • 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 – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to efficiently use and navigate on the internet and use web based timekeeping software. Experience with work order systems beneficial.
  • Constantly (66-100% of the time) - to be on feet, stand, walk; bend, stoop, squat, kneel; use hands and fingers to grasp, grip, turn and feel; reach above shoulders, push, pull, lift and carry; operate equipment and tools; climb stairs and ladders; balance; and talk and hear or effectively and safely communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Lift or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Preferred: Trade school education.
  • Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, ratios, circumference, and volume.
  • Demonstrate proficiency and respond appropriately to the building automation and security (including card access if applicable), fire, life, and safety systems.
Benefits
  • On call pay and Quarterly Renewal Bonuses
  • Paid Caregiver and Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) match up to 5% per paycheck
  • Competitive PTO
  • 32 Paid Hours of Volunteer Time Off
  • Centerspace Stock Purchase Plan
  • Wall treatments
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program
  • Generous time off - 10 paid holidays, plus diversity day and your birthday
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits – 1st of Month Following Start Date
  • 20% Rent, Parking, and Storage Discount for Centerspace rents
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
  • criminal background checks may be conducted for employment consideration.
Company
Overview
1970
Year Founded
The company has been operational for over five decades.
NYSE: CSR
Public Trading
The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
70 Communities
Managed Properties
The company manages a significant portfolio of apartment communities.
400M Credit Line
Line of Credit
The company has a substantial credit line to facilitate strategic growth.
  • building and operating apartment communities across the Midwest and Mountain West.
  • manages a portfolio of communities in states like Colorado, Minnesota, and Utah.
  • Revenue streams stem from property acquisitions, redevelopment of older sites, and selective divestments.
  • Typical projects include mid‑rise and garden‑style multifamily residences in vibrant suburban submarkets.
  • Specialized in residential apartment living, the company focuses on enhancing portfolio quality through strategic repositioning and upgrades.
Culture + Values
  • Do The Right Thing: Integrity, ethics, accountability guide all our decisions, with a laser focus on delivering results.
  • One Team: We have one mission, one vision, one family, one team. Collaborate. Empower. Communicate.
  • Serve Others: Respect everyone. Build trust. Listen. Deliver outstanding customer service. Develop our communities.
  • Dare to Win: Be courageous. Seek continuous improvement. Be bold. Speak up. Exceed expectations.
  • Embrace Change: Be flexible. Innovate the future. Thrive. Encourage and reward creativity.
  • Take Action: Lead the market. Be proactive. Execute on the strategy. Capitalize on opportunity.
Environment + Sustainability
81% Energy Usage Coverage
Energy Data Milestone
Achieved comprehensive energy usage data coverage for 2023, exceeding the 2027 target by surpassing 75%.
2023 ESG Report
GRI Standards Alignment
Aligned the 2023 ESG report with the GRI’s 2024 Universal Standards and Topic Standards for enhanced transparency and accountability.
2019 Committee Formation
ESG Leadership Established
Formed an ESG Committee in 2019 to drive and oversee sustainability initiatives, implementation, and tracking.
5th Annual Report
ESG Reporting Consistency
Published the fifth annual ESG report in August 2024, continuing a streak of consistent and transparent sustainability reporting.
  • Completed second GRESB submission in 2023.
  • Committed to 'being good stewards of resources, pursuing opportunities to minimize consumption, managing and reducing waste, and conserving energy and water.'
  • Adopted common-sense resource-conserving practices to reduce environmental footprint.
Inclusion & Diversity
2022 Award
Diversity Recognition
Received the National Apartment Association’s Leading Organization in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award.
Five Years
Consecutive Recognition
Named a Top Workplace by Minneapolis Star Tribune for five consecutive years through 2024.
3.9/5
Glassdoor Rating
Achieved a 3.9 out of 5 rating for Diversity & Inclusion on Glassdoor.
71% Recommend
Employee Satisfaction
71% of employees would recommend this workplace, reflecting strong employee satisfaction.
  • Equal employment opportunity policy stating all employment decisions based on business needs and qualifications, regardless of protected status.
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