Maintenance Make Ready/Porter

ZipRecruiter; Spring (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 ensure apartments are ready for new tenants. The role involves various maintenance tasks, including repairs, cleaning, and groundskeeping, while adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential property maintenance and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of similar experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments for market readiness.
• Maintain overall appearance of property grounds.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Make-Ready Work

Knowledge of Fair Housing

Basic Hand Tools

Electrical Skills

Plumbing Skills

Painting Skills

Carpentry Skills

Landscaping Skills

Safety Procedures

Physical Labor

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 performing various duties based on business needs, including preparing vacant apartments for market readiness and maintaining the overall appearance of the property grounds, models, and vacant units.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive make-ready assignments; gather all necessary tools, equipment, and supplies needed to prepare an apartment for rent.
• Clear out units for make-ready, ensuring move-out forms are approved and signed.
• Coordinate with Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor to identify items left by previous tenants that should be removed.
• Evaluate carpets and vinyl flooring; shampoo as needed and discuss replacements with supervisors.
• Inspect appliances, HVAC units, water heaters; perform minor repairs or contact Maintenance Supervisor for extensive repairs.
• Paint interiors, perform light exterior painting, polish and varnish cabinets, repair holes, and caulk where needed.
• Repair or replace baseboards, trim, doors, and windows; re-key locks as necessary.
• Shampoo carpets when equipment is available.
• Respond to service calls, including after-hours emergencies, fire watch, etc.
• Perform pool maintenance and landscape duties, including pressure washing and cleaning.
• Maintain grounds daily, water plants, empty trash cans, and clean pool areas.
• Sweep and clean common areas, rearrange furniture as needed.
• Maintain pool chemical levels (Certified Pool Operator Certification required); inventory supplies and report shortages.
• Report mechanical or structural issues with pools or spas to supervisors.
• Distribute newsletters and notices door-to-door.
• Suggest preventative maintenance measures and report physical problems observed.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues, display friendliness and courtesy.
• Adhere to safety protocols and represent the company professionally.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet community needs.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Experience in make-ready work at residential properties.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regarding multi-family housing and Fair Housing.
• Ability to understand instructions and use basic hand tools.
• Skill in electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and landscaping tasks.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to assess repairs and determine necessary parts for apartment readiness.
• Physical ability to perform labor, including lifting objects over 25 pounds.
• Own tools may be required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• At least one year of similar experience.

Lynd Management Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected class. Providing voluntary demographic data is for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting only and does not affect employment opportunities.