Make Ready (Floater Position)

GPI Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

GPI Management is seeking a Make Ready Technician to prepare vacant apartments for new residents. You will perform repairs, painting, cleaning coordination, and general maintenance to ensure units are safe, clean, and move-in ready.

We value dependable, detail-oriented team members who take pride in their work and can handle basic plumbing, electrical, drywall, and appliance repairs. Strong hands-on skills and pride in delivering a great first impression are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect vacant units and complete make-ready tasks per 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.

Skills

Basic plumbing

Electrical basics

General repairs

Independent work

Meeting deadlines

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

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.