Maintenance Make Ready/Porter

ZipRecruiter; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Maintenance Make Ready-Porter to prepare vacant apartments and maintain property grounds. The role involves cleaning, minor repairs, and ensuring a welcoming environment for residents. Candidates should have relevant experience and skills in maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments for market readiness.
• Maintain overall appearance of property grounds.
• Respond to service calls and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Make-Ready Work

Electrical Skills

Plumbing Skills

Painting Skills

Carpentry Skills

Landscaping Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Make Ready, Porter, Groundskeeper reports to the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. The Maintenance Make Ready-Porter is responsible for preparing vacant apartments for market readiness and maintaining the overall appearance of the property grounds, models, and vacant units.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receive make-ready assignments; gather necessary tools, equipment, and supplies to prepare an apartment for rent.
2. Clean and prepare the unit for occupancy; ensure move-out forms are approved and signed.
3. Coordinate with Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor to identify items left by previous tenants that should be removed.
4. Inspect carpet and vinyl flooring; shampoo carpets and vinyl, and discuss replacements with supervisors if needed.
5. Check appliances such as air conditioning units, heating units, water heaters, and perform minor repairs; report major issues to Maintenance Supervisor.
6. Perform interior painting, light exterior painting, and woodwork refinishing as needed. Repair holes in walls and apply caulk where necessary.
7. Replace or repair baseboards, trim, doors, and windows; re-key locks as needed.
8. Respond to service calls, including after-hours emergencies, fire watch, or other duties.
9. Assist with pool maintenance, landscaping, pressure washing, and cleaning tasks.
10. Maintain grounds daily by trash pickup, watering plants, and cleaning pool areas.
11. Sweep and clean common areas, parking lots, dumpster areas, hallways, breezeways, and around pool areas; rearrange furniture as needed.
12. Maintain proper chemical levels in pools (certification required), manage inventory of pool and ground supplies, and report shortages.
13. Report mechanical or structural issues with pools or spas to Property or Maintenance Supervisors.
14. Distribute newsletters and notices door-to-door.
15. Suggest preventative maintenance measures and report physical problems observed.
16. Maintain professional and friendly relationships with colleagues; promote a positive work environment.
17. Follow safe work practices and uphold the company's professional image.
18. Perform additional duties as assigned to support community needs.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Experience with make-ready work at residential properties.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws concerning multi-family housing and Fair Housing regulations.
• Ability to understand instructions and use basic hand tools.
• Skills in electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and landscaping tasks.
• Understanding of safety procedures.
• Ability to assess repairs and determine necessary replacements.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing 25+ pounds regularly.
• Own tools may be required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.

Lynd Management Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not discriminate based on protected classes or status. Voluntary demographic information may be provided for EEO reporting purposes, but it does not affect employment opportunities.