Apartment Make Ready Tech

Tarantino Properties, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical & Rx

Paid Time Off

401k

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Starburst Apartments in Austin, TX is hiring a Make Ready to prepare vacant units for market-ready status and support turnover repairs. You will handle basic drywall, painting, plumbing, and appliance tasks, while ensuring reliable transportation to move between properties.

You’ll maintain grounds and common areas, provide outstanding resident service, and assist the maintenance team with light tasks. Report safety concerns to management and help keep the community welcoming.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance to travel between properties.
• Reliable transportation to commute to the job site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments for market-ready status through turn-over repairs and improvements.
• Maintain snow removal, cleaning and maintenance of grounds, including common areas.
• Provide residents with outstanding customer service.
• Keep the property clean and free of trash and debris.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns to management.
• Assist the maintenance team with light tasks when needed.
• Help keep the community neat and welcoming for residents.

Skills

Customer Service

Groundskeeping

Light Maintenance

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools Proficiency

Job description

Description

Starburst Apartments is now hiring a Make Ready in Austin, TX.

Duties:

• Prepare vacant apartments for market ready status through turn-over repairs and improvements
• Maintain snow removal, cleaning and maintenance of grounds, including common areas
• Provide residents with outstanding customer service
• Keep the property clean and free of trash and debris
• Pick up trash around buildings, parking areas, and common spaces
• Clean breezeways, stairwells, and other shared areas
• Maintain dumpster and trash areas
• Assist the maintenance team with light tasks when needed
• Report any maintenance or safety concerns to management
• Help keep the community neat and welcoming for residents

Requirements

Education & Logistics

• High School Diploma or GED: require a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License & Insurance: Crucial for traveling across larger properties or picking up supplies.
• Reliable Transportation: Required to ensure you can commute consistently to the job site.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

You do not need to be a master tradesperson, but you must have a working knowledge of:

• Drywall & Painting: Patching sheetrock, caulking fixtures, and seamless paint touch-ups.
• Basic Plumbing & Electrical: Replacing light fixtures, changing outlets, repairing minor leaks, and clearing drains.
• Appliance & Lock Repair: Troubleshooting basic appliances and rekeying deadbolt locks.
• Tool Proficiency: Confident use of basic hand tools, power tools, ladders, and appliance dollies.

Physical & Availability Demands

• Physical Stamina: Expect to be on your feet 70% to 100% of the day, with frequent bending, kneeling, and climbing up to 30-foot ladders.
• Heavy Lifting: Ability to lift up to 50-80 lbs unassisted for moving appliances like washers, dryers, and refrigerators.
• On-Call Flexibility: Willingness to work alternating night, weekend, or holiday shifts to handle property emergencies.

Preferred "Plus" Qualifications

While rarely strictly mandatory for entry-level roles, having these will significantly boost your pay and hiring chances:

• EPA Certification (Type II or Universal): Highly preferred if you want to handle air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Bilingual Skills: Being fluent in Spanish and English.
• Prior Experience: 1-2 years in residential custodial, hotel hospitality maintenance, or construction framing/handyman work.

Benefits:

Tarantino is committed to each team member's health, wealth, and overall well-being. We deeply value the contributions of our employees and offer various benefits to ensure that our extraordinary team is taken care of.

• Competitive Pay
• Medical and Rx
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement and 401k
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Vision
• Dental