Make Ready

Arbor Properties; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee apartment discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Arbor Property Management in Houston, TX is seeking a Make Ready Technician to prepare vacant apartments for new residents. You will perform repairs, painting, and inspections to ensure every unit meets move-in standards and market readiness.

Responsibilities include coordinating turnover schedules, completing drywall, plumbing, and electrical tasks, and maintaining safe, high-quality workmanship. Teamwork and safety compliance are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of multifamily maintenance or related trade experience preferred.
• Ability to safely use maintenance hand tools and equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete apartment turns using Arbor make-ready standards.
• Coordinate turnover schedules to meet move-in deadlines.
• Inspect completed apartments to verify move-in readiness.
• Identify and report additional repair needs before occupancy.
• Repair drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and fixture repairs.
• Repair rather than replace materials whenever practical.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship and organized work areas.
• Assist with service requests and grounds during peak needs.
• Support emergency response efforts when requested.
• Follow OSHA, PPE, and company safety requirements.

Skills

Painting

Drywall

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Appliance repair

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Arbor Property ManagementJob DescriptionPosition Title: Make Ready TechnicianDepartment: MaintenanceReports To: Lead MaintenanceEmployment Status: Full-TimeLocation: Houston, TexasPosition SummaryThe Make Ready Technician is responsible for preparing vacant apartment homes for new residents by completing repairs, painting, inspections, and quality improvements that ensure every apartment meets Arbor Property Management's move-in standards. This position plays a vital role in delivering safe, attractive, and market-ready homes while supporting efficient turnover schedules and protecting the owner's investment.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesApartment Turnovers & Move-In ReadinessComplete apartment turns using Arbor make-ready standards.Coordinate turnover schedules to meet move-in deadlines.Inspect completed apartments to verify move-in readiness.Identify and report additional repair needs before occupancy.Maintenance & RepairsComplete drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and fixture repairs related to apartment turns.Repair rather than replace materials whenever practical.Maintain high-quality workmanship.Quality Control & Asset ProtectionProtect apartment finishes and fixtures.Identify deferred maintenance.Maintain organized work areas and care for tools and equipment.Property SupportAssist with service requests and general maintenance tasks as assigned.Support grounds and common areas during peak operational needs.Assist with emergency response efforts when requested.Safety & ComplianceFollow OSHA, PPE, and company safety requirements.Operate tools safely.Report unsafe conditions immediately.Performance Expectations & Success FactorsApartment QualityDelivers apartments that meet Arbor move-in standards.Turnaround TimeCompletes apartment turns on schedule.Attention to DetailProduces accurate, high-quality workmanship.SafetyWorks safely and follows company safety standards.TeamworkCollaborates effectively with the maintenance team.AccountabilityTakes ownership of assigned work.QualificationsEducationHigh school diploma or GED preferred.ExperienceOne to two years of multifamily maintenance, building maintenance, or related trade experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and general maintenance.Ability to safely use maintenance tools and equipment.Strong communication and customer service skills.Tools RequiredEmployees are required to provide and maintain their own professional maintenance hand tools. Arbor Property Management maintains a separate Required Maintenance Tools List.Driving RequirementsMaintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation when required.Maintain current vehicle registration and insurance when driving for business.Physical Requirements & Work EnvironmentFrequently stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, crawl, and lift up to 100 pounds.Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.Use required PPE and safely operate maintenance equipment.Arbor Core ExpectationsConduct yourself with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.Deliver exceptional service.Take ownership and be accountable.Maintain confidentiality.Comply with company policies and applicable laws.Support teamwork and continuous improvement.BenefitsEligible full-time employees receive medical insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, employee apartment discounts (where applicable), and professional development opportunities in accordance with company policy.Employment RequirementsEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and all applicable pre-employment requirements.DisclaimerThis job description describes the general nature of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Arbor Property Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities as business needs require. Arbor Property Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.