Apartment Make Ready Tech

Tarantino Properties • Austin, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Starburst Apartments is hiring a Make Ready Technician in Austin, Texas. The role prepares vacant apartments for market-ready status through turnover repairs and improvements and helps maintain clean, safe, and welcoming grounds and shared spaces. The technician provides customer service to residents, assists the maintenance team with light tasks, and reports maintenance or safety concerns to management.

The position requires practical knowledge of apartment make-ready tasks, including drywall patching, caulking, paint touch-ups, basic plumbing and electrical repairs, appliance troubleshooting, and lock rekeying. Work involves frequent physical activity, including standing, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting heavy appliances. The technician must be willing to work alternating night, weekend, or holiday shifts for property emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Reliable transportation to commute to the job site.
• Working knowledge of drywall and painting tasks, including sheetrock patching, caulking fixtures, and paint touch-ups.
• Basic plumbing and electrical knowledge, 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 foot for 70% to 100% of the day and frequently bend, kneel, and climb ladders up to 30 feet.
• Ability to lift 50–80 pounds unassisted.
• Willingness to work alternating night, weekend, or holiday shifts to handle property emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• EPA Certification (Type II or Universal), especially 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, common areas, and shared spaces, including snow removal, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Provide outstanding customer service to residents.
• 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 insurance
• Dental insurance

What This Job Offers

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