Apartment Make Ready Tech

Tarantino Properties Inc • Austin, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Starburst Apartments is hiring a Make Ready in Austin, Texas. The role prepares vacant apartments for market-ready status through turnover repairs and improvements. It also involves maintaining grounds and common areas, keeping the property clean and free of trash and debris, providing outstanding customer service to residents, assisting the maintenance team with light tasks, and reporting maintenance or safety concerns to management. The position helps keep the community neat and welcoming.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Reliable transportation to commute consistently to the job site.
• Working knowledge of drywall patching, caulking, and paint touch-ups.
• Basic plumbing and electrical skills, including replacing light fixtures, changing outlets, repairing minor leaks, and clearing drains.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic appliances and rekey deadbolt locks.
• Confidence using basic hand tools, power tools, ladders, and appliance dollies.
• Physical stamina to be on one's feet 70% to 100% of the day, with frequent bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders up to 30 feet.
• Ability to lift 50–80 pounds unassisted.
• Willingness to work alternating night, weekend, or holiday shifts for property emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• EPA Certification (Type II or Universal), particularly for handling HVAC systems.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• 1–2 years of experience in residential custodial work, hotel hospitality maintenance, construction framing, or handyman work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments for market-ready status through turnover repairs and improvements.
• Maintain grounds and common areas, including snow removal, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Provide residents with outstanding customer service.
• Keep the property clean and free of trash and debris.
• Pick up trash around buildings, parking areas, and common spaces.
• Clean breezeways, stairwells, and other shared areas.
• Maintain dumpster and trash areas.
• Assist the maintenance team with light tasks when needed.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns to management.
• Help keep the community neat and welcoming for residents.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical and prescription coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan and 401(k).
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED