New York Store Operations Associate

About the role

At CubeSmart, our culture makes the difference. When we say it’s what’s inside that counts, we are saying “you count.” In your role as a Store Operations Associate, you will manage and maintain stores within your district, focusing on both customer service and property maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service
  • Develop customer relationships by identifying self-storage needs and providing appropriate solutions while delivering a standout customer experience.
  • Interact face-to-face with customers, providing excellent service and building rapport.
  • Meet monthly sales goals and metrics.
  • Walk the property to perform daily operational tasks, including lock checks and showing units to customers.
  • Work both independently and on a team to rent self-storage units, sell store merchandise, manage the leasing process, accept payments using our Point-of-Sale System (POS), complete daily bank deposits, and make courtesy calls to customers regarding late payments.
• Property Maintenance
  • Perform daily walks of the property, cleaning units and store grounds.
  • Open and close storage doors (up to 50 lbs).
  • Maintain the facility by mopping, sweeping, changing light bulbs, cleaning out storage units, and similar activities.
  • Keep the storage facility clean and safe, ensuring conditions meet company guidelines (e.g., clean restrooms, neat landscaping and parking areas, tidy storage doors, and a decluttered office space).

Requirements

• A positive and outgoing personality with a passion for helping people.
• Experience delivering high-quality customer service to a diverse customer market.
• A self-driven mindset with a strong operational focus.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office products.
• Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays.
• Frequent physical requirements, including standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, climbing, or balancing on a ladder.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: Primarily daytime hours with store hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
• Culture: Be part of a company that invests in its teammates, with real opportunities to grow and advance across the U.S.
• Competitive Pay: Start with a competitive hourly rate that reflects your value ($19.28–$21.08, depending on experience).
• Paid Time Off: Earn Paid Time Off throughout the year, with more rewards the longer you stay.
• Retirement: Build toward retirement with a generous 401(k) match.
• Health Benefits: Access to affordable medical plans plus an annual employer contribution to your Health Savings Account up to $1,200 for a family.