Make Ready Tech/Assistant Maintenance

SUNRIDGE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Make Ready Tech to join their maintenance team. This role involves ensuring that vacated apartments are restored to 'market ready' status, requiring a keen eye for detail and physical stamina. As part of a collaborative team, you will perform various maintenance tasks, from inspections to minor repairs, while adhering to safety and company policies. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and enjoy making a difference in your community, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a well-respected organization dedicated to maintaining high living standards for residents.

Qualifications

• Must meet physical requirements and take direction well.
• Ability to perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Restore vacated apartments to 'market ready' status.
• Conduct inspections and perform necessary repairs.
• Assist with painting and general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Basic maintenance skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carpet cleaning equipment

Basic hand tools

Job description

POSITION: Make Ready Tech / Assistant Maintenance
REPORTS TO: Lead Maintenance Technician & Property Manager

The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of Make Ready Tech. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives.

JOB BRIEF: In coordination with the manager and senior maintenance technician, The Make Ready Tech employee's primary responsibility is to ensure that all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to "market ready" status in a timely manner and according to the manager's timetable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. TRAINING: Complete all Grace Hill courses by the required deadlines. Commissions and bonuses will not be paid for anyone with past due Grace Hill courses.
2. GENERAL: Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
3. Inspects vacated apartments and completes checklists regarding make-ready. Informs senior maintenance technician and manager of needed services and repairs.
4. Routinely performs the following duties to restore the apartment to "market ready" status:
1. Checks all lights and replaces as necessary.
2. Replaces or repairs windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, closets.
3. Checks applicable appliances and informs senior maintenance technician of problems.
4. Assists in changing or removing appliances from apartments.
5. Makes keys when necessary.
6. Checks faucets, sink plugs and repairs/replaces as necessary. Replaces washers when needed. Performs exterior repairs to sinks, bathtubs, etc., when warranted.
7. Assists with painting duties when requested. Transfers paint from storage areas to apartment units when painting is scheduled.
8. Repairs or replaces curtains, mini-blinds, ceiling fans, etc.
9. Repairs plaster holes in walls, paints as necessary.
10. Inspects bathroom tiles, performs minor repairs/replacements.
11. Changes A/C filters.
12. Operates carpet cleaning equipment to clean carpets.
13. Lends assistance during trash-out of an apartment; e.g., moving heavy/bulky items to the dumpster.
14. Replaces vacancy lock (if applicable) on the day lock is changed for new resident move-in. Also changes out P.O. box lock when requested (if applicable).
15. Makes new keys when requested.
16. Assists in keeping grounds clean at all times.
17. Assists maintenance when requested.
18. Delivers notices to all apartments.
19. Reports supply needs to manager and/or senior maintenance technician.
20. Performs other tasks as assigned by manager or senior maintenance technician.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekly schedule may change as required. May be necessary to work weekends. Rotating after-hours on-call response required.

Equipment Requirement: Required to wear a back-support belt and gloves as tasks dictate. Wear appropriate shoes (no flat bottom sneakers).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:

• Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel - Perform routine cleaning; pick up debris.
• Climb Stairs - Routine cleaning duties require access to 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
• Push or Pull - Move light furniture, appliances, open/close doors, etc.
• Reach Above Shoulder - Perform routine cleaning duties.
• Climb Ladders - Perform routine cleaning duties.
• Grasp/Grip/Turning - Handle cleaning tools and equipment.
• Finger Dexterity - Handle cleaning tools and equipment.

Lifting/carrying (supplies, paint, carpet cleaning equipment, etc.):

• Over 100 lbs. Rare need (less than 1% of the time)
• 50 - 75 lbs. Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
• 25 - 50 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)
• 1 - 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)

VISION REQUIREMENTS:

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to notice the difference between clean and unclean. Observe areas needing attention.
• Frequent need (33% to 60% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm's reach. Observe and assist maintenance; observe problems throughout the property.

HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Not essential. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to receive instructions from residential management. Written instructions should be acceptable.

SPEAKING REQUIREMENTS: Not essential. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to ask questions, request supplies. Written instructions should be acceptable.

DRIVING/TRAVELING REQUIREMENTS: None.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoors (66% to 100% of the time). Occasionally outdoors (1% to 33% of the time).
• Occasional exposure (1% to 33% of time) to cleaning solvents, adhesives, paint fumes, etc.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.

REASONING DEVELOPMENT: MODERATE. Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one to two-step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with occasional or no deviations from standard procedures.

SunRidge Management Group is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace that has been in business for over 30 years.