Make Ready Technician- Livano Pflugerville

Gallery Residential • Pflugerville, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Make Ready Technician performs apartment make-ready and turnover work to ensure vacant apartment homes are clean, safe, functional, and prepared to meet Company standards before new resident move-ins. The role completes punch-list repairs, interior touch-ups, fixture and hardware replacements, basic maintenance, cleaning support, and final readiness checks while maintaining curb appeal and supporting the on-site service team.

The position also supports residents, prospects, vendors, and team members through respectful customer service; follows Company safety, risk-management, and documentation requirements; and helps maintain grounds, common areas, amenities, supplies, tools, and vacant units. Work takes place inside and outside across the property, with exposure to varying weather and environmental conditions. The position is scheduled for 40 hours in a regular work week, with hours varying by site and a flexible schedule that may include occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

• Previous maintenance, make-ready, apartment turnover, construction, painting, housekeeping, or related hands-on experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely use and maintain hand tools, power tools, ladders, moving aids, mechanical equipment, and measuring devices appropriate to assigned duties.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively; understand work orders, safety information, product labels, and written instructions; and document completed work accurately.
• Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Ability to use logical thinking and common sense to identify and correct problems and carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions in standardized situations.
• Basic ability to use email, internet-based applications, and property-management or work-order systems.
• A current valid driver’s license is required when driving is an essential function of the assigned community.
• Maintain any licenses or certifications required by applicable state or local jurisdictions for assigned duties.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on community turnover needs, potentially including occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Ability to perform essential job functions unaccompanied.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to access all interior and exterior parts of the property and amenities, work in all weather conditions, operate golf carts at properties that use them, walk extended distances, and navigate stairs to multiple levels daily.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Property-management system experience is preferred.
• EPA refrigerant certification is preferred when assigned HVAC-related work involving regulated refrigerant handling.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize solutions with on-site team members and support efforts to improve journey metrics.
• Understand issues and opportunities and focus on solving them through innovative solutions.
• Engage respectfully with residents, prospective residents, associates, vendors, and other stakeholders, reflecting Company culture and values.
• Create and maintain clear, sequenced plans to launch projects; support cross-functional teams through change programs and projects.
• Participate in community and industry-related activities that support professional development and Company business goals.
• Maintain predictable attendance and punctuality and perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Protect resident belongings and property while working in apartment homes and provide respectful customer service.
• Follow Company safety and risk-management policies, training, OSHA-related requirements, and applicable laws; report accidents, incidents, hazards, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Use materials and supplies responsibly, follow manufacturer instructions for tools and equipment, minimize waste, and help prevent damage.
• Assist with grounds, common areas, amenities, trash removal, pressure washing, light cleaning, and other property upkeep as needed.
• Complete documentation and update work-order or property-management systems accurately and promptly.
• Keep tools, equipment, supplies, shop areas, and vacant units organized and secure; track materials and communicate supply or inventory needs to the Service Director.
• Identify conditions involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, flooring, carpentry, life-safety systems, pest control, or other specialized work and refer work beyond training or authorization to the Service Director or an appropriate vendor.
• Clean and detail vacant apartments as needed, including removing debris and preparing kitchens, bathrooms, closets, floors, patios, balconies, and other areas for final inspection.
• Perform interior touch-up work, including minor drywall patching, painting, caulking, and other finish work needed to meet Company standards.
• Perform basic turnover repairs and replacements within training and authorization, such as replacing door and cabinet hardware, blinds, screens, caulking, light bulbs and fixtures, smoke/CO detector batteries, air filters, and toilet seats.
• Perform pre-turn and final inspections, complete assigned punch-list items, and promptly communicate additional repairs, damage, or conditions requiring supervisor or vendor attention.
• Complete make-ready work within established property timelines so vacant apartments are ready for leasing and new resident move-ins.
• Travel as needed to assist properties, attend training classes or business meetings, or support other job responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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