Make Ready Maintenance Technician Standby

Edward Rose & Sons; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free apartment

401(k) with company match

On-the-job training

Generous paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Great work environment

Job summary

Edward Rose & Sons is seeking a Standby Make Ready Maintenance Technician to join our on-site team. You will support residents by keeping vacant units ready and responding to after-hours calls from a company-provided apartment onsite.

Role requires living on-site and availability on a rotating basis. You will perform drywall, painting, carpentry, and appliance work to ensure timely move-ins, with a route to grow within a long-standing, values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in drywall, painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, and appliance repair is preferred but training may be provided.
• HVAC certification or experience preferred but training is available.
• Must own basic tools.
• Maintain a professional appearance and communicate effectively with residents and coworkers.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with software/apps.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Restore vacant apartment homes to market-ready status.
• Complete full vacant turn process to meet move-in deadlines (drywall, painting, caulking, grouting).
• Repair or replace appliances, fixtures, entry locks, windows; carpentry and tile work as needed.
• Complete administrative paperwork as required.
• Assist with snow and ice removal as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Building maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Own tools

Professional communication

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Job description

Make Ready Maintenance Technician Standby

Job Category: MAINT

Requisition Number: MAKER011815

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Start with a job, stay for a career.

For over 100 years, Edward Rose & Sons has been committed to career development for our team members. We offer you the opportunity to grow in an environment where you will feel valued, have room for advancement, and be rewarded for your good work.

We are currently looking for a Standby Make Ready Maintenance Technician to join our on-site operations team to help support a positive experience for our residents. No commuting expense or dealing with traffic!

This particular role must live on-site in a company-provided apartment, in return for being available to respond to after-hours emergency calls on a rotating basis.This position requires the ability to complete all work orders assigned according to company policies and procedures.

What are the responsibilities of a Make Ready Maintenance Technician?

• Ensuring that all vacant apartment homes are restored to market-ready status
• Completing full vacant turn process in a timely manner to meet move-in deadlines including drywall repairs, painting, caulking and grouting
• Repair or replace appliances, faucets, garbage disposals, entry locks, windows as well as carpentry and ceramic tile installation
• Completing administrative paperwork as necessary
• Assisting with snow and ice removal, as required
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

What are the role requirements?

• Previous experience in building maintenance working with drywall, painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, appliance repair, and HVAC is preferred but willing to train
• HVAC Certification or experience is preferred but willing to train
• Possess own tools
• Maintain a professional appearance following team dress code policy
• Able to effectively and professionally communicate with residents and co-workers
• Basic computer skills and comfort learning software, apps, and programs
• Have reliable transportation and valid driver's license

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with company match
• On the job training and development
• Generous paid time off programs
• Competitive compensation plan with bonus opportunities
• Great work environmentOpportunities for advancement
• Rent free apartment home
• Compensation: Starting at $20.33 per hour or higher, based on experience

Grow a Career with Edward Rose & Sons!

Edward Rose & Sons is committed to career development for our team. We offer training and development through on the job, technical, sales, and leadership tracks and provide solid growth potential in all areas of our business.

Check out our service technician career path:

Our Mission, Vision, and Values:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we affirmatively seek diversity in our workplace. We recruit qualified candidates and advance our employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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