Make Ready

RPM Living • The Woodlands, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Make Ready is responsible for efficiently and promptly preparing vacant apartment units for re-leasing by completing unit turns that meet established quality standards. The role follows make-ready checklists, performs repairs and improvements, maintains supplies and equipment, and supports property curb appeal. The position also requires adherence to safety and risk-management policies and a high standard of customer service.

The position is based on site, primarily indoors, with some outdoor work and possible exposure to the elements. Work may also involve confined spaces, heights, and potentially hazardous areas. A flexible schedule is required, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge of skilled trades, including construction and installation, repair and maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make-ready work.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• May be required to push or pull items, reach overhead, bend, stoop, kneel, and use hand and finger dexterity to grasp tools.
• Ability to see to perform inspections and read computer screens, and to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer.
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, as required by local and federal state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• HVAC experience is a plus but is not required.
• A valid driver's license is preferred; candidates without a license will be provided a liability waiver.

Responsibilities

• Follow the make-ready checklist to complete necessary repairs and improvements to apartment homes before resident move-in, as directed by a supervisor or manager.
• Inspect and repair sheetrock; caulk and seal windows, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and showers; and perform touch-up painting.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment needed for make-ready tasks.
• Control expenses by repairing parts rather than replacing them when appropriate and avoiding waste of supplies.
• Support property curb appeal by picking up trash, pressure-washing, performing general cleaning, and painting as needed.
• Comply with safety and risk-management policies, participate in safety meetings and OSHA training, follow applicable safety requirements, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
• Provide respectful, efficient, and urgent customer service to residents and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs and multiple Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, and health, wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.

What This Job Offers

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