Apartment Make Ready Technician
About The Position
The Apartment Make Ready Technician prepares and restores vacant apartments for new resident move-ins at Kingwood Lakes, a 390-unit property. The role performs minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, construction, and general maintenance repairs; services apartment fixtures and appliances; and completes painting, caulking, and light drywall work. The technician also assists with grounds and common-area upkeep and works with the maintenance team to complete unit turns promptly while maintaining safety, quality, and cleanliness standards. The position involves regular standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying items. Work takes place indoors and in community common areas. Employees must comply with the company uniform policy; uniforms are provided on the first day. Candidates must live within 20 miles of the property or be willing to relocate.
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.
- Personal set of basic hand tools.
- Ability to lift 40–50 lbs; the working-environment description also states the ability to lift up to 50 lbs individually and up to 100 lbs with assistance.
- Dependability, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
- Live within a 20-mile radius of the property or be willing to relocate.
- Comply with the company uniform policy.
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, and fixtures.
- 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 ensure timely unit turn completion.
- Uphold safety, quality, and cleanliness standards throughout the community.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Generous PTO.
- Rental housing discounts.
- Supportive, people-first culture.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
