Make Ready

Asset Living; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Asset Living is seeking a Make Ready Associate to support maintenance operations across our community. You will perform make-ready tasks, repair fixtures, paint, install appliances, and assist with safety and compliance.

This on-site role requires basic computer skills, ability to lift 100+ lbs, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call emergencies. Salary ranges from $20–$23/hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and on-site software familiarity.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA basics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mandatory onsite presence for daily attendance.
• Make-ready tasks: repair/replace fixtures, paint, install appliances.
• Inspect and repair common areas and units as needed.
• Complete maintenance and repair turn events efficiently.
• Maintain safety and OSHA compliance in all tasks.
• Keep logs of service requests and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with pool maintenance and chemical logs.
• Report hazards to supervisor promptly.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Ladders

Power tools

Job description

Company Overview

Asset Living is a third‑party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, the company has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to partners. Since the beginning, its passion has driven organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living’s portfolio spans the multifamily, single‑family home rentals, affordable housing, build‑to‑rent, active‑adult, and student housing divisions.

Position Overview

The Make Ready is responsible for assisting in carrying out the maintenance processes of the property, including corrective, preventative, routine, emergency, and cosmetic maintenance. Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager, the Make Ready will also assist with any special projects needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Mandatory onsite presence for regular/daily attendance.
• Ensure make‑ready units meet property standards before new residents move in (repairing or replacing fixtures, painting, installing new appliances, checking plumbing and electrical systems).
• Respond to resident/management requests and work orders for community common areas, buildings, and units in a timely manner.
• Perform mandatory repairs and replacements for community common areas and make‑ready units.
• Assist with scheduling and performance of all maintenance/repair‑related turn events.
• Clean up exterior of the community, including grounds, buildings, breezeways, and all common areas.
• Perform swimming‑pool maintenance and cleaning, maintaining accurate, timely chemical logs.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features daily to identify and correct hazardous conditions or liability concerns.
• Maintain a preventative‑maintenance program that extends community life while minimizing future repairs.
• Follow Asset Mandate key policy.
• Keep the maintenance shop well‑organized and properly stocked, adhering to safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Teach and promote safe work practices and assist in the hazard communications program.
• Participate in unit inspections as requested.
• Assist in monitoring inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of service requests, obligations, mandatory maintenance, apartment make‑ready status, work‑in‑progress, etc.
• Assist general upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning of office, common areas, and model units.
• Report any observed violations of community rules and regulations to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager.
• Use property resources, equipment, and supplies economically.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager.
• Deliver excellent customer service, monitoring service‑request turnaround and responsiveness.
• Project a favorable image of the community to achieve property objectives and public recognition.
• Ensure consistent and professional handling of residents on all matters.
• Enforce delegated community policies.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must understand and perform all on‑site software functions; basic computer skills required.
• Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Regular lifting and positioning of objects up to 100+ lbs., using ladders, stairs, ramps, step stools, reaching, and operating machinery and power tools.
• Work in various environments, including tight and confined spaces, flat and uneven terrain, overhead positions, and outdoors with exposure to weather and hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, night hours, and on‑call emergencies.
• Occasional stationary positions, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

License / Equipment

• Reliable transportation for on‑call and emergency duties.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $20 per hour to $23 per hour.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, commissions and performance bonuses (when applicable), paid sick days and company holidays.

This is a safety‑sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.