Make Ready Specialist — Move-In Ready Apartments

Valiant Residential, LLC; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance options

401(k) matching

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Valiant Residential is seeking a Make Ready to restore vacated apartments to market-ready status in a timely manner according to the manager's timetable. The role emphasizes attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced property management environment.

You'll perform unit prep, lighting checks, basic repairs, appliance handling, and coordination with maintenance staff to ensure move-ins meet standards. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of full-time related experience.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication in English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vacated apartments and complete a make-ready checklist.
• Inform Lead Maintenance and Community Manager of needed services and repairs.
• Make ready units for new move-ins.
• Check lights and replace as necessary.
• Replace or repair windows, screens, hinges, sliding doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, and closets.
• Check applicable appliances and inform Lead maintenance of problems.
• Assist in changing or removing appliances from the apartment.
• Make keys when necessary.
• Check faucet sinks and repair/replace them as necessary.
• Install ceramic tile backsplash in the kitchen.
• Replace washers when needed.
• Perform exterior repairs to sinks, bathtubs, etc., when warranted.
• Assist with painting duties when requested.
• Repair or replace curtains, mini-blinds, ceiling fans, etc.
• Repair plaster holes and paint as necessary.
• Inspect bathroom tiles and perform minor repairs/replacements.
• Change A/C filters.
• Operate carpet cleaning equipment to clean carpets.
• Lend assistance during trash-out of the apartment, e.g., moving heavy items to the dumpster.
• Any other projects as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Valiant Residential is seeking a Make Ready to restore vacated apartments to market-ready status in a timely manner according to the manager's timetable. The role emphasizes attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced property management environment.

You'll perform unit prep, lighting checks, basic repairs, appliance handling, and coordination with maintenance staff to ensure move-ins meet standards. Strong communication and reliability are essential.