Amazing opportunity for an Entry-Level Maintenance Technician to learn and grow.
If you’re reliable, hard-working, and eager to build a career in maintenance, we’d love to speak with you!
Who We Are:
Uptown Aberdeen is a retail, entertainment, and dining mall serving the Aberdeen community in South Dakota. It is part of RockStep Capital’s extensive portfolio. RockStep Capital is a privately held, full-service real estate investment firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, focused on the shopping center sector in metropolitan and secondary markets.
To learn more, visit the website: https://www.rockstep.com/
Position Description:
The Maintenance Technician supports the property's daily upkeep, including maintenance, janitorial duties, landscaping, and snow removal. This role offers on-the-job training and an opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment while gaining hands-on experience in property maintenance. This position also requires flexibility for emergency off-hours, including evenings and weekends.
Essential Functions:
Maintenance and Janitorial Operations (90% of time spent):
- Perform daily cleaning and housekeeping tasks to ensure the property is neat and welcoming.
- Mow, trim, and maintain landscaped areas.
- Troubleshoot and assist with basic plumbing repairs (e.g., unclogging drains or fixing leaks).
- Assist with minor repairs, painting, and general maintenance tasks.
- Operate equipment such as lawnmowers, snow blowers, and Kubota machinery (training provided).
- Conduct snow removal and apply de-icing materials to walkways and parking lots during winter.
- Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with coordinating access for contractors and vendors.
Leasing, Displays & Marketing Support (5% of time spent):
- Open and close duties as needed.
- Assist with event setup and teardown, including moving tables, chairs, and displays.
- Support leasing and marketing by helping to prepare vacant spaces and install or remove signage.
- Aid in holiday decoration setup and removal.
Team Meetings (5% of time spent):
- Participate in daily check-ins with the Maintenance Supervisor or General Manager.
- Attend scheduled team meetings and contribute to discussions about maintenance needs.
Competencies:
- Ability to operate basic equipment and tools, including lawnmowers and snow blowers.
- Eagerness to learn about maintenance systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Dependable and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with tenants and the public.
Candidate Should Possess:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, and do simple calculations.
- A willingness to learn new skills on the job.
- No prior experience required—training will be provided!
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
What We Offer:
We understand that our people are the most important factor to our success. As a result, we value and invest in our people through:
Benefits Include:
- Starting pay of $15.00 hour
- On-the-job training and opportunities for skill development.
- A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
If you’re ready to start a rewarding career in maintenance, we’d love to hear from you!
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What We Do
RockStep Capital is a privately held, full-service, vertically integrated real estate investment firm that owns and manages enclosed malls, open-air shopping centers and institutional third-party retail assets. We acquire and develop underperforming assets into relevant and vital properties that benefit the communities they serve. In the last 25 years, we’ve built or acquired over 9 million square feet of shopping centers and currently have more than 7.5 million square feet of assets in our portfolio. Our culture is entrepreneurial, but our approach to investing is institutional, disciplined and proven.
