Assistant Maintenance/Make Ready - Multifamily

Sunridge Management • Temple, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance / Make Ready Technician assists in maintaining the physical integrity of the community and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role helps preserve property value and resident satisfaction by proactively identifying and resolving property issues under the supervision of the Lead Maintenance Technician. It also includes training and mentoring maintenance personnel to support operations and consistent service delivery.

The technician inspects vacated apartments, completes make-ready work, performs general maintenance and cleaning, supports the maintenance team, documents completed work, and reports supply needs. Work is primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor tasks. The typical schedule is 40 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may vary with business needs. Occasional weekend availability and scheduled on-call work may be necessary.

Requirements

• Meet all physical requirements of the position and follow directions effectively.
• Work a typical 40-hour schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; the weekly schedule may vary with business needs.
• Be available for occasional weekend needs; scheduled on-call work may be necessary.
• Wear a back-support belt and gloves as dictated by specific tasks.
• Wear appropriate footwear; flat-bottom sneakers are not permitted.
• Remain on feet for most of the shift and frequently bend, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, and reach overhead.
• Regularly push, pull, grip, and use tools or equipment for cleaning and light maintenance.
• Regularly lift and carry items weighing 1–50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds and rarely over 100 pounds.
• Work in tight or awkward spaces and tolerate occasional physical strain or repetitive motions in confined environments.
• Recognize clean versus unclean areas, observe property conditions at a distance, inspect equipment and cleaning results, and attend to small details.
• Understand and follow verbal or written directions; communicate professionally with team members as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete detailed checklists to assess make-ready needs; promptly communicate required services to the Senior Maintenance Technician and Property Manager.
• Assist with cleaning and trash-out of units, including removing heavy or bulky items when necessary.
• Maintain community grounds and deliver resident notices as needed.
• Complete required Grace Hill training courses by their deadlines and participate in ongoing skill development.
• Support safety training and follow safety-first practices.
• Prepare apartments for new residents by replacing or repairing lights, locks, faucets, appliances, doors, blinds, fans, windows, and shelving.
• Patch and paint walls, inspect tiles, change A/C filters, and operate carpet-cleaning equipment.
• Change apartment and mailbox locks and make keys as needed.
• Assist with appliance repairs, replacements, and transfers to or from units.
• Transport paint and equipment from storage and assist with painting and minor exterior maintenance.
• Respond to maintenance-team support requests.
• Restore apartments to market-ready condition in time for resident move-ins and provide clean, functional, welcoming spaces.
• Document inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks completed during the make-ready process.
• Report supply and material needs to the Property Manager and/or Senior Maintenance Technician.
• Ensure work aligns with safety regulations and property standards.
• Complete other tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Low-cost health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Voluntary wellness plans, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial planning resources
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan
• PTO and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Birthday leave
• Work anniversary leave

What This Job Offers

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