Make Ready Floater - Houston, TX

GPI Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GPI Management is seeking a Make Ready Technician to prepare vacant apartment homes for new residents. The role includes repairs, painting, cleaning coordination, and general maintenance to ensure units are safe and move-in ready.

Candidates should be dependable, detail-oriented, and hands-on. 1–2 years of apartment maintenance or related experience is preferred, with basic plumbing, electrical, drywall, and appliance repair skills. Independent work and timely completion of tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of apartment maintenance or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and general repair.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vacant units and complete make-ready checklist.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and painting repairs.
• Replace light fixtures, outlets, switches, blinds, and hardware as needed.
• Repair or replace appliances when necessary.
• Patch, texture, and paint walls.
• Check for leaks, safety hazards, and code compliance issues.
• Complete all work orders assigned in a timely manner.
• Report major maintenance issues to Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Hands-on

Independent

Deadline-driven

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Electrical tester

Job description

Position Summary

Join our team as a Make Ready Technician! In this role, you will prepare vacant apartment homes for new residents by completing repairs, painting, cleaning coordination, and general maintenance to ensure each unit is safe, clean, and move-in ready.

We're looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in their work. Experience with apartment maintenance, basic plumbing, electrical, drywall, and appliance repairs is preferred. If you enjoy working with your hands and helping create a great first impression for residents, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect vacant units and complete make-ready checklist.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and painting repairs.
• Replace light fixtures, outlets, switches, blinds, and hardware as needed.
• Repair or replace appliances when necessary.
• Patch, texture, and paint walls.
• Check for leaks, safety hazards, and code compliance issues.
• Complete all work orders assigned in a timely manner.
• Report major maintenance issues to Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of apartment maintenance or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and general repair.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.