Make Ready Service Technician

Dream Live Prosper Communities; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

401(k) matching

Learning incentives

Volunteer Time Off

Well-being programs

Company events

Self-improvement tools

Making a difference

Job summary

Dream Live Prosper Communities is seeking a hands-on Make Ready Service Technician to keep our affordable rental communities in top condition. You will respond to resident requests and tackle HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and sheetrock tasks while ensuring timely 5-day apartment turns.

This role requires HVAC certification, own basic tools, the ability to work indoors and outdoors, and willingness to participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• HVAC certification required.
• Extensive sheetrock repair experience: patching, finishing and matching existing sheetrock.
• Skilled in electrical, plumbing, appliance, painting, plaster/drywall, and lock repairs.
• Able to complete apartment turns within five days.
• Experience with turnovers in both new and older buildings.
• Must provide own basic tools.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Clear, professional communication with residents, vendors, and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to residents, exceeding expectations.
• Address resident maintenance and service requests promptly.
• Identify and resolve hazardous property conditions.
• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in within 5 days, including repairs and replacements.
• Perform various maintenance tasks, including HVAC, painting, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs.
• Maintain grounds and ensure cleanliness.
• Respond to emergency calls when on-call.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and manage budgets effectively.
• Respond to resident requests within 24 hours.
• Manage the service team's hours, focus, and on-call schedule.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
• Maintain a well-stocked maintenance shop without unnecessary spending.
• Streamline purchasing processes for cost-effective acquisitions.
• Perform technician and groundskeeper duties as needed.
• Efficiently schedule vacancies for 5-day turns.
• Assign service requests for a 24-hour turnaround.
• Manage security deposit dispositions and attend meetings as required.

Skills

HVAC certification

Sheetrock repair

Electrical repairs

Plumbing repairs

Repair and maintenance

Own basic tools

On-call readiness

Resident relations

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

As aMake Ready Service Technician, you play an important role in helping us deliver on our mission of building Thriving Communities. You are responsible for maintaining our affordable rental communities so that they remain high quality homes for working families. Your role ensures everything operates smoothly, from responding to resident requests to tackling plumbing and electrical issues. You are a dedicated hands‑on problem solver who drives value in multiple areas of building maintenance. Join our rapidly growing, family‑oriented company to elevate your career and make a positive impact in our communities.

Dream Here: Careers at Dream Live Prosper Communities

At Dream Live Prosper Communities, we believe in building not just great communities but also great careers. We are looking for dedicated, driven professionals to join our team and help us create thriving communities that enrich lives.

Our team members go above and beyond to provide exceptional service, ensuring that our residents love where they live. As a subsidiary of DLP Capital, we uphold a culture of excellence, growth, and purpose. DLP Capital has been recognized on multiple Best Places to Work lists and has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for 14 consecutive years.

If you're looking for a career with a mission-driven company that values growth, leadership, and impact, Dream Live Prosper Communities is the place for you!

About this opportunity:

• Position type: Full-time
• This job requires a flexible schedule with varied work hours that may include weekends.

What we are looking for in a Service Technician:

• HVAC certification required
• Extensive sheetrock repair experience is required. The ideal candidate should have proven experience repairing, patching, finishing, and matching existing sheetrock.
• Skilled in electrical, plumbing, appliance, painting, plaster/drywall, and lock repairs
• Able to complete apartment turns within five (5) days
• Experience with turnovers in both new and older buildings
• Must provide own basic tools
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Clear, professional communication with residents, vendors, and teammates
• Familiar with property management operations and basic budgeting principles (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation for daily assignments and on-call rotation
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently
• Capable of climbing ladders and accessing roofs, crawl spaces, and attics as needed
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be available for after-hours emergencies and on-call rotation

What you will do as a Service Technician:

• Provide exceptional service to residents, exceeding expectations.
• Address resident maintenance and service requests promptly.
• Identify and resolve hazardous property conditions.
• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in within 5 days, including repairs and replacements.
• Perform various maintenance tasks, including HVAC, painting, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs.
• Maintain grounds and ensure cleanliness.
• Respond to emergency calls when on-call.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and manage budgets effectively.
• Respond to resident requests within 24 hours.
• Manage the service team's hours, focus, and on-call schedule.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
• Maintain a well-stocked maintenance shop without unnecessary spending.
• Streamline purchasing processes for cost-effective acquisitions.
• Perform technician and groundskeeper duties as needed.
• Efficiently schedule vacancies for 5-day turns.
• Assign service requests for a 24-hour turnaround.
• Manage security deposit dispositions and attend meetings as required.

What Motivates Us:

Making an Impact: At DLP, making a difference is at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s for our residents, investors, or business partners.

Embracing Challenges: We view roadblocks as opportunities and proactively seek solutions.

Growth: We’ve been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's fastest-growing private companies for 14 consecutive years.

Who We Are:

What We Do: We finance the building of Thriving Communities.

Our Mission: To lead in funding and building Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing, transforming the nation.

Our Purpose: To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.

Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG): To positively impact 10 million lives by funding 5,000 Thriving Communities and becoming one of America’s 100 largest private companies.

Our Culture: We work hard towards ambitious goals, driven by a purpose bigger than ourselves. We seek to make a difference in the affordable housing crisis and in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners. We follow our Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally, striving to Live Fully in all areas of life.

Core Values:

Driven for Greatness: Pursuing knowledge and growth both personally and professionally.

Living Fully: Achieving optimal health in all life aspects: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun, fulfillment, fitness, and finance.

Grit: Demonstrating endurance and commitment to achieve long-term goals.

Community: Elevating the greater good and cultivating thriving relationships.

Authenticity: Being true to ourselves and others, fostering growth through open dialogue.

Prepared to Win: Applying discipline and consistent effort to achieve our goals.

Kingdom Impact: Sharing God's love through our work and service.

Twenty-Mile March: Focusing on clear goals and consistently evaluating our performance.

Stewardship: Committing to those who trust us with their capital, communities, and careers.

Servant Leadership: Leading with high standards and humility, empowering growth and accountability.

Benefits and Perks:

• PTO
• health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• learning/educational incentives
• Volunteer Time Off
• well-being programs
• company events
• self-improvement/productivity tools
• & the incredible feeling of making a difference

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at [e-mail]. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policy here .