Apartment Make Ready Technician

Adara Communities; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & DI

Generous PTO

Rental housing discounts

People-first culture

Job summary

Adara Communities seeks a skilled Make Ready Technician for Madison Pointe Apartments in College Station, TX. You will prepare and restore vacant units for new residents and perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.

You must have prior apartment make-ready experience, own basic tools, a valid driver’s license, and be able to lift 40–50 lbs. Candidates must live within 20 miles of the property or relocate.

Qualifications

• Prior apartment make ready experience required.
• Basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and general repair abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Personal set of basic hand tools.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs.
• Dependability and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and restore vacant apartments for new resident move-ins.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance repairs.
• Repair or service sinks, showers, appliances, cabinets, doors, fixtures.
• Change bulbs; replace light fixtures, switches, outlets, 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 and finishing.
• Assist with grounds upkeep and clean common areas.
• Work with maintenance team to ensure timely unit turns.
• Uphold safety, quality, and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Apartment make ready

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Detail-oriented

Driver's license

Hand tools

Lifting capacity

Reliability

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Location: Madison Pointe Apartments

Property Size: 250 Units

Learn more about our community at: Discover the Ideal College Station Lifestyle at Madison Pointe Apartments

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

We're looking for a skilled and reliable Make Ready Technician who ensures all vacant units are restored quickly and thoroughly to "market-ready" condition. In this role, you will:

• 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

To be successful in this role, you MUST have:

• 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

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 & Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Rental housing discounts
• A supportive, people-first culture
• Salary Range: $16-$18/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.