Make Ready Technician

NE COMPANIES • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

NE Property Management is hiring a full-time Make Ready Technician at Anatole on MacArthur Apartments in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role focuses on restoring vacated apartments to clean, safe, move-in-ready condition and maintaining the property’s curb appeal. The technician will handle a varied mix of apartment turnover, painting, drywall repair, appliance checks, fixture work, light plumbing, lock changes, and groundskeeping while collaborating with the on-site service and property management teams.

This hands-on position offers opportunities to develop multifamily maintenance skills and work with commercial painting equipment, mechanical blowers, specialized hand tools, and OSHA safety protocols. The role requires physical activity throughout the day, including standing, climbing, bending, stooping, and lifting. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with occasional emergency on-call shifts if certified.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of direct groundskeeping or make-ready experience in an on-site multifamily or equivalent property environment.
• Knowledge and skill in proper use of hand tools, power blowers, mechanical trimmers, ladders, and commercial painting equipment.
• Ability to spend 70–85% of the day on foot; climb stairs and ladders; bend and stoop; and independently lift or carry items up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to apply logical reasoning to practical situations, look beyond basic instructions, and follow standardized procedures accurately.
• Close-up visual focus to identify cleaning needs, complete punch checklists, and detect subtle maintenance errors.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week and handle occasional emergency on-call shifts if certified.
• Professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with corporate teams, on-site personnel, residents, and local field vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Active HVAC/EPA license or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) designation is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect recently vacated apartments and complete checklists to return units to market-ready condition.
• Repair drywall and complete interior and exterior painting assignments on schedule.
• Remove abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes from vacated apartments, moving items safely to storage or dumpsters.
• Test stoves, refrigerators, and washers and dryers; notify the Lead Maintenance Technician when repairs or replacements are needed.
• Inspect, repair, or replace windows, sliding glass doors, latches, mini-blinds, baseboards, and ceiling fans in turnover units.
• Rekey entry door handles, cut keys, and replace mailbox lock cylinders.
• Perform light plumbing tasks, including inspecting faucets, adjusting sink or tub plugs, changing rubber washers, and resolving exterior leaks inside turning bathrooms.
• Walk the property to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings from pool decks, mailrooms, walkways, and parking lots.
• Clean public spaces, rake under shrubs, shovel mud, clear dumpster pads, and use mechanical blowers to clear sidewalks.
• Log tasks, follow timetables, and report supply shortages.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options; employee-paid portions may apply.
• Corporate 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of total earnings.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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