Community; Custodian Porter

Cottonwood - Bismarck, ND

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM

• 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

As a Community Porter, you will support the success of our property by maintaining common areas, performing unit turns, and ensuring a positive first impression of our apartments.

Centerspace was founded in Minot, North Dakota, in 1970. We operate across nine states, delivering high‑quality apartment homes to thousands of residents, guided by a mission of integrity and service.

Professionally performs janitorial, grounds keeping, and light maintenance duties on a timely basis.

Follow instructions, understand established procedures, and meet deadlines. You will be self‑directed once trained, though guidance is provided initially. Prioritize tasks with assistance as needed.

• General property maintenance and area cleaning
  • Perform housekeeping tasks: sweep, mop, wax, vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets; dust and wipe surfaces; disinfect bathrooms, showers, and bathtubs; clean kitchen and pantry, including all shelves and drawers; clean appliances, exterior and inside drum; sweep and clean fireplace hearths; clean windows, mini‑blinds, and mirrors; sweep and clean balconies and patios; sweep areas directly outside entrances.
  • Clean all common areas as scheduled by supervisor: parking garage, individual offices, clubroom areas, community rooms, model units, corporate apartments, mailbox areas, stairwells, storage areas, and elevators. Perform periodic window cleaning per property schedule.
• Daily touch‑up cleaning of tour path and show apartments.
• Assist with light apartment maintenance with introduction to in‑home service requests.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning products, supplies, and equipment used at the property.
• Inform supervisor when cleaning supplies are needed; request re‑ordering in a timely manner.
• Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies; report safety or risk concerns.
• May be responsible for snow removal, shoveling, and de‑icing walkways, depending on property needs.
• Complete apartment unit cleaning for turns.
• Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
• Assist in keeping grounds and building neat and free of litter and dirt; manage weeds, insect control, light snow removal, sanding and salting, filter replacement, and cleaning of exterior surfaces and doors.
• Assist with preventative maintenance.
• Provide customer service to residents and team members.
• Utilize work‑order system for assignments and close out tasks once completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Some local travel may be required.

• Preferred: background in custodial work.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  interpret safety rules, MSDS sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals; communicate with supervisor and tenants.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  apply basic arithmetic to calculate cleaning solution quantities.
• Reasoning Ability: apply common sense to written or verbal instructions.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  use internet and web‑based timekeeping software efficiently.

• Constantly (66‑100% of the time): on feet, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling; use hands to grasp, grip, turn, and feel; reach above shoulders; push, pull, lift, and carry; operate vacuums and mops; talk and hear. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently (33‑66% of the time): lift or move 10–25 lbs; climb ladders and balance.
  
  Occasionally (1‑33% of the time): lift or move >25 lbs with assistance or equipment.

• Customer Service – Novice
• Teamwork – Novice
• Multi‑Tasking – Novice
• Initiative – Novice
• Detail‑Oriented – Novice
• Communication – Novice

• Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Team Player – Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all necessary details.
• Self‑Starter – Inspired to perform without outside help.

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