Assistant Maintenance/Make Ready - Multifamily
About The Position
The Assistant Maintenance / Make Ready Technician helps uphold the physical integrity of a multifamily community by maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role supports property value and resident satisfaction by anticipating, identifying, and resolving property issues under the supervision of the Lead Maintenance Technician. It also includes supporting and mentoring maintenance personnel to promote consistent, high-quality service delivery. The technician inspects vacated apartments, documents make-ready needs, and performs general cleaning, trash removal, repairs, and upkeep to restore units to market-ready condition. Duties include work on lights, locks, faucets, appliances, doors, blinds, fans, windows, shelving, walls, tiles, A/C filters, and carpets, as well as assisting with painting and minor exterior maintenance. The role also supports residents and the property team by delivering notices, maintaining community grounds, and providing a clean, functional space for incoming residents. The position is full-time and on-site. The typical schedule is 40 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may vary according to business needs. Occasional weekend availability and scheduled on-call work may be necessary. Work is primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor duties, and may involve exposure to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, and adhesives, as well as working in tight or awkward spaces.
Requirements
- Meet all physical requirements of the position and follow directions effectively.
- Availability for a typical 40-hour workweek, generally Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; the schedule may vary with business needs.
- Availability for occasional weekend needs and scheduled on-call work when necessary.
- Wear a back-support belt and gloves as dictated by specific tasks.
- Wear appropriate footwear; flat-bottom sneakers are not permitted.
- Ability to work on feet for most of the shift and perform frequent bending, kneeling, climbing stairs or ladders, and overhead reaching.
- Ability to push, pull, grip, and use tools and equipment for cleaning and light maintenance.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry 1–50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds, and rarely over 100 pounds.
- Ability to work in tight or awkward spaces and perform tasks that may involve physical strain or repetitive motions.
- Ability to recognize clean versus unclean areas, observe property conditions at a distance, visually inspect equipment and work quality, and attend to small details.
- Ability to receive and follow verbal or written instructions; written communication is acceptable for most task and instruction exchanges.
- Ability to communicate occasionally to clarify tasks, request supplies, or ask questions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct 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, complete detailed make-ready checklists, and 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 by specified deadlines and participate in ongoing skill development as directed by management.
- Support safety training and follow safety-first practices.
- Perform general maintenance and make-ready work, including 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 new keys upon request.
- 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 needs when requested.
- Restore apartments to market-ready condition in time to support resident move-in schedules.
- Provide clean, functional, and welcoming living spaces for new residents.
- Promote a safe, clean, and well-maintained community environment.
- Document inspections, repairs, and maintenance work 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 to support the property.
Benefits
- Low-cost health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life coverage
- 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
- Sick time
- Paid holidays
- Birthday leave
- Work anniversary leave
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
