Service (Maintenance) Supervisor

Service (Maintenance) Supervisor

Responsible for the efficient administration of maintenance services and positive customer services for the Centerspace portfolio within the assigned region by performing the following duties personally or through maintenance staff.

The base hourly rate for this position is expected to be at $30.00 - $35.00/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.

This position is eligible for: 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.

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 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: conducts property inspections and determines preventative maintenance requirements based on equipment and structural needs. 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 assigned areas and perform minor repairs to applicable areas. Perform carpet repairs. Demonstrate proficiency and respond appropriately to the building automation and security (including card access if applicable), fire, life, and safety systems. 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.

Administrative: maintain operating logs and record temperatures, pressures, and chemical level of heavy equipment such as chillers and boilers. Complete reports and perform various administrative duties to positively support completion of activities and projects. 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. 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 that actions promote the safety and security of the employees, occupants, and structures, and correct actions are demonstrated in test situations and actual emergencies. Promptly respond to all emergency situations, fire alarms, and natural catastrophes. Study and know the site-specific emergency manual(s). Assist tenant and emergency personnel in swift and careful evacuations when appropriate.

Other: communicate and interact with property management and engineering staff for day-to-day operational issues. Communicates regularly with vendors, equipment repair, maintenance, and tenants for day-to-day operational issues. Analyze strengths and weaknesses of current products and services. Brainstorm and research improvements and/or new products and services. 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. Participate in cross-functional and interdepartmental meetings/teams. Serve as a resource and collaborate with both internal and external customers by obtaining and sharing knowledge and information and coordinating actions and decisions with other departments in order to enhance individual and customer abilities to achieve quality results. May be responsible for snow removal such as driving the plow or bobcat or shoveling snow and de-icing walkways, etc, depending on the property and need. Assist and/or back up coworkers.

Leadership: this job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Employee may delegate duties, train new employees, and serve as a mentor and resource for other maintenance staff, but will work in conjunction with the community manager or regional property manager when appraising performance, disciplining employees, making hiring or firing decisions, or approving time worked. Oversees and directs the daily activities of maintenance staff, supportive services and vendors. Together with community manager and/or regional manager, provides input regarding hiring, terminating, and supervising maintenance and custodial personnel. Coordinates with training manager to formulate training policies, programs, and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs, company production processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures, or services. Recommends employees for participation in internal or external education and training programs. Maintains records and prepares statistical reports to evaluate performance of maintenance personnel's time and spending. Assist training manager in maintaining mandatory training records and licensing for maintenance and custodial staff. Trains new maintenance and custodial staff of quality requirements and company policies and procedures.

Education & Experience Required: 5+ years' maintenance experience. Demonstrated leadership capabilities. Ability to prioritize tasks to ensure goals and time frames are met. Exceptional customer-service skills; demonstrated ability to maintain strong working relations with both internal and external clients. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex operational matters on a daily basis.

Preferred: trade school education. EPA, CPO and/or boilers operator's license. HVAC, electrical and plumbing certifications or licenses.

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 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.

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required: 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. 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.

Centerspace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Centerspace is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Centerspace are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centerspace will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Centerspace encourages applicants of all ages.