Apartment Make Ready Technician

Adara Communities • Katy, TX

3d

About The Position

The Apartment Make Ready Technician prepares and restores vacant apartments for new resident move-ins at The District at Westborough, a 340-unit property. The role performs minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, construction, and general maintenance repairs, along with painting, caulking, and light drywall work. The technician also assists with grounds upkeep and works with the maintenance team to complete unit turns on time while maintaining safety, quality, and cleanliness standards.

The work involves regular physical activity, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying items. Work is performed indoors and in community common areas. Candidates must live within 20 miles of the property or be willing to relocate. Employees must comply with the company uniform policy; uniforms are provided on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• Prior apartment make ready experience is required.
• Basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and construction repair abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• A personal set of basic hand tools.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs.
• Dependability, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Live within a 20-mile radius of the property or be willing to relocate.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs individually and up to 100 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and restore vacant apartments for new resident move-ins.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, construction, and general maintenance repairs.
• Repair or service sinks, showers, appliances, cabinets, doors, fixtures, and other items.
• Change bulbs and replace light fixtures, switches, outlets, and damaged hardware.
• Inspect locks, keys, and weather stripping; re-key or repair as needed.
• Complete interior and exterior painting and caulking.
• Perform light drywall repairs, including patching, texturing, sanding, and finishing.
• Assist with grounds upkeep, including trash pickup, blowing breezeways, pressure washing, and maintaining clean common areas.
• Work with the maintenance team to complete unit turns in a timely manner.
• Uphold safety, quality, and cleanliness standards throughout the community.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Rental housing discounts
• A supportive, people-first culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed