Maintenance Technician - Make Ready

Weinstein Properties; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Birthday time off

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Weinstein Properties in Charlotte’s Lake Norman area is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Make Ready to join our team at Bexley at Lake Norman. This is a stable, long-term role with competitive pay and excellent benefits.

You’ll perform turn/make-ready of vacant apartments, assist with work orders, and help maintain grounds and community spaces. Experience in apartment maintenance and customer service is valued; EPA certification is a plus, training provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year apartment or residential maintenance experience.
• EPA certification (Type II or Universal) and hands-on HVAC troubleshooting/repair experience is a plus.
• No HVAC certification required if you are willing to train and work towards getting certified.

Responsibilities

• Complete turn/make ready process of vacant apartments.
• Assist team with maintenance work orders as needed.
• Work with the team to maintain property grounds on a daily basis.
• Help maintain the overall appearance of the community, including grounds, amenities, and pool areas.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Team player

Problem solving

HVAC troubleshooting

Tools

Outlook

Work order systems

Job description

Charlotte - Lake Norman | Locations: Cornelius, NC

• Bexley at Lake Norman

Why You’ll Want This Job

Weinstein Properties is looking for a Maintenance Technician - Make Ready to join our team. This is a stable, long-term opportunity at a well-maintained community with strong leadership, competitive pay, and excellent benefits.

If you enjoy hands‑on work, problem-solving, and being part of a team that takes pride in its community, this could be a great fit.

What We Offer Our Maintenance Technicians

• Pay: starting at $20/hour | $21/hour (if you are or when you become EPA certified)
• On-call pay:
• $150/week (calls or no calls)
• Additional $150 per holiday on-call
• Quarterly bonus: Up to $980 based on property and team performance
• PTO, paid holidays, birthday time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral program

Maintenance Technician - Make Ready Schedule

• Full-time: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (40 hours/week)
• Participation in a rotating emergency on-call schedule with the team

What You’ll Be Doing as a Maintenance Technician

• Complete turn/make ready process of vacant apartments
• Assist team with maintenance work orders as neededWork with the team to maintain property grounds on a daily basis
• Help maintain the overall appearance of the community, including grounds, amenities, and pool areas
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team to keep the property running smoothly

What We’re Looking For In Our Maintenance Technicians

• At least 1 year of apartment or residential maintenance experience
• No HVACcertification required if you are willing to train and work towards getting certified
• EPA certification (Type II or Universal) and hands‑on HVAC troubleshooting / repair experience is a plus!
• Strong customer service mindset and pride in your work
• Ability to work independently while being a reliable team player
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and prioritizing tasks

Physical & Technical Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable using computers and mobile devices (Outlook, work order systems, etc.)
• Ability to drive a golf cart
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work indoors/outdoors year‑round
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Background check required

We own and manage our communities, which means:

• Consistent standards
• Supportive leadership
• Real opportunities for advancement Many of our team members grow their careers here—and we actively support that growth.