Make Ready

Arbor Prop; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee apartment discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Arbor Property Management is seeking a Make Ready Technician to prepare vacant apartments for new residents in Houston, TX. You will perform repairs, painting, inspections, and quality improvements to meet move-in standards and support turnover schedules.

The role requires experience in multifamily maintenance and knowledge of painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. You will work with the maintenance team to ensure safe, market-ready homes and excellent resident service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of multifamily maintenance, building maintenance, or related trade experience preferred.
• Knowledge of painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Apartment turnovers and move-in readiness: coordinate turnover schedules and verify move-in readiness.
• Maintenance & repairs: drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and fixture repairs.
• Quality control & asset protection: protect finishes and identify deferred maintenance.
• Safety & compliance: follow OSHA, PPE, and safety requirements.

Skills

Painting

Drywall

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Appliance repair

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Casa Azul - Houston, TX 77035

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00

Job Category: General Labor

Arbor Property Management

Position Summary

The 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 & Responsibilities

Apartment Turnovers & Move-In Readiness

• 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.

Maintenance & Repairs

• Complete 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 Protection

• Protect apartment finishes and fixtures.
• Identify deferred maintenance.
• Maintain organized work areas and care for tools and equipment.

Property Support

• Assist 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 & Compliance

• Follow OSHA, PPE, and company safety requirements.
• Operate tools safely.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.

Performance Expectations & Success Factors

• Apartment Quality: Delivers apartments that meet Arbor move-in standards.
• Turnaround Time: Completes apartment turns on schedule.
• Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, high-quality workmanship.
• Safety: Works safely and follows company safety standards.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with the maintenance team.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned work.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• One to two years of multifamily maintenance, building maintenance, or related trade experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge 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 Required

• Employees are required to provide and maintain their own professional maintenance hand tools. Arbor Property Management maintains a separate Required Maintenance Tools List.

Driving Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation when required.
• Maintain current vehicle registration and insurance when driving for business.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequently 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 Expectations

• Conduct 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.

Benefits

Eligible 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 Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and all applicable pre-employment requirements.

Disclaimer

This 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.