Maintenance Make Ready Associate

Hubbell Realty Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Realty Company seeks a Maintenance Make Ready Associate to prepare vacant apartments for new residents in West Des Moines, IA. The role involves completing maintenance tasks to ensure market-ready units, safety, cleanliness, and visual appeal prior to move-in. This floating position supports multiple communities as needed and requires flexibility.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of residential building systems including plumbing and electrical.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must provide own basic tools or be willing to obtain the required hand tools pertinent to this position.

Responsibilities

• Complete apartment “make readies” in a timely and efficient manner according to turnover schedules.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs, including painting and drywall touch-ups; replace light fixtures, switches, outlets, blinds, and hardware; appliance checks and replacements as needed.
• Inspect vacated apartments to identify needed repairs and report larger maintenance issues.
• Ensure all work meets company quality, safety, and appearance standards.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials and notify supervisor of needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Safety procedures

Customer service

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Basic hand tools

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

The Maintenance Make Ready Associate is responsible for preparing vacant apartments for new residents by completing maintenance, and restoration tasks in accordance with company standards. This role plays a critical part in ensuring apartments are market-ready, safe, clean, and visually appealing prior to move-in. This is a floating position that supports multiple assigned apartment communities as needed, requiring flexibility and the ability to adapt to varying property needs.

The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete apartment “make readies” in a timely and efficient manner according to turnover schedules
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to:
• Painting and drywall touch-ups
• Replacing light fixtures, switches, outlets, blinds, and hardware
• Appliance checks and replacements as needed
• Inspect vacated apartments to identify needed repairs and report larger maintenance issues
• Ensure all work meets company quality, safety, and appearance standards
• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials and notify supervisor of needs
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of residential building systems including plumbing, and electrical.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must provide own basic tools or be willing to obtain the required hand tools pertinent to this position.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Basic understanding of safety procedures and proper tool use
• Familiarity with make-ready processes required
• Excellent Customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow checklists, written procedures, and company standards
• Demonstrates reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and attention to detail
• Ability to provide courteous and professional resident service
• Knowledge of and adherence to applicable safety procedures and standards. Must demonstrate a safety-conscious, steady, and dependable approach to work, including proper use of tools and equipment, compliance with company policies and OSHA requirements, and timely reporting of hazards, unsafe conditions, or incidents.

Hiring range for this position is $20.00 to $23.00 / hour depending on experience.

Hubbell Realty Company and our affiliates are Affirmitive Action, Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participants.