Apartment Make Ready Technician

Adara Communities; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Ins.

Generous PTO

Rental housing discounts

Supportive, people-first culture

Salary Range: $17-$20/hour

Job summary

Adara Communities is seeking an Apartment Make Ready Technician for Parks at Addison, a 212-unit community in Addison, TX. You will prepare and restore vacant apartments for new residents, perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance, and collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure timely unit turns.

Requirements include prior apartment make ready experience, basic repair skills, valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Prior apartment make ready experience is required.
• Basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and construction repair abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and restore vacant apartments for new resident move-ins.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance and repairs.
• Repair or service items such as sinks, showers, appliances, cabinets, doors, and fixtures.
• Change bulbs; replace light fixtures, switches, outlets, and damaged hardware.
• Inspect locks, keys, and weather stripping; re-key or repair as needed.
• Complete interior and exterior painting and caulking.
• Perform light drywall repairs including patching, texturing, sanding and finishing.
• Assist with grounds upkeep including trash pickup, blowing breezeways, pressure washing, and maintaining clean common areas.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure timely unit turn completion.
• Uphold safety, quality, and cleanliness standards throughout the community.

Skills

Make ready experience

Basic repair skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

Apartment Make Ready Technician

Location:Parks at Addison

Property Size:212 Units

Why Join Adara Communities?

At Adara Communities, we blend 40 years of industry experience with a forward-thinking approach to technology, customer service, and community living. Our success is driven by people - our residents, our investors, and especially our team members. When passionate individuals work together with shared commitment, anything is possible. Join us and be part of a company where your impact truly matters.

What You'll Do as an Apartment Make Ready:

• Prepare and restore vacant apartments for new resident move-ins
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance and repairs
• Repair or service items such as sinks, showers, appliances, cabinets, doors, and fixtures
• Change bulbs; replace light fixtures, switches, outlets, and damaged hardware
• Inspect locks, keys, and weather stripping; re-key or repair as needed
• Complete interior and exterior painting and caulking
• Perform light drywall repairs including patching, texturing, sanding and finishing
• Assist with grounds upkeep including trash pickup, blowing breezeways, pressure washing, and maintaining clean common areas
• Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure timely unit turn completion
• Uphold safety, quality, and cleanliness standards throughout the community

What We’re Looking for in the Apartment Make Ready Technician:

• Prior apartment make ready experience REQUIRED
• Basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and construction repair abilities
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• A personal set of basic hand tools
• The ability to lift 40-50 lbs
• Dependability, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude
• Important: Candidates must live within a 20-mile radius of the property or be willing to relocate.

Working Environment:

This role requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying items as part of daily porter responsibilities. Team members must be able to lift up to 50 lbs individually and up to 100 lbs with assistance. Work is performed both indoors and within community common areas.

All employees must comply with the company's uniform policy, provided on the first day of employment.

What Adara Offers You:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Rental housing discounts
• A supportive, people-first culture
• Salary Range: $17-$20/hour

If you're a skilled make ready professional looking for a community and company that values your experience, we'd love to hear from you.