Make Ready Technician
About The Position
The Make Ready Technician prepares vacant homes for new residents by performing initial move-out inspections, completing general repairs, and assisting with final punch and readiness activities. The role ensures homes meet company standards for Clean, Safe, and Functional while supporting efficient turnaround timelines. Technicians perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks that may vary with property needs and business priorities. They manage their daily workload independently and ensure homes are completed within required timelines. Performance is assessed using outcomes such as timeliness from move-out to inspection and repair work, progress relative to assigned scope and timelines, completion of punch items and quality checks, and the number of post-move-in work orders during the first 30 days. Technicians are expected to balance speed and quality while minimizing callbacks and rework.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of residential repair tasks and tools.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Basic-intermediate written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to problem-solve residential-related repairs.
- Ability to use computers, mobile devices, software, and systems efficiently.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of handyman, maintenance, or construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial move-out inspections on assigned homes.
- Identify and document repair needs and damages to create scopes of work.
- Assist with punch walks and final readiness tasks as requested.
- Help bring homes to leasing readiness quickly and efficiently.
- Install and replace door stops, blinds, and basic hardware.
- Install and test smoke detectors and CO detectors.
- Install smart locks and perform basic troubleshooting.
- Complete light interior painting, wall touch-ups, wall cleaning, and preparation.
- Replace light fixtures and bulbs as needed.
- Complete minor drywall patching and basic repairs.
- Complete repairs during the initial visit whenever possible to reduce repeat trips and support timely turn completion.
- Communicate repair needs that require additional support or vendor involvement.
- Record inspection findings and completed repairs in company systems.
- Upload before-and-after photos and notes as required.
- Maintain accurate and timely status updates.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.
Benefits
- 5% 401(k) match.
- Wellness credits that reduce healthcare costs.
- Up to 160 hours of PTO annually for full-time employees.
- Career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
