Make Ready Technician

BH Management; Hills (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BH Management, LLC is seeking a Make Ready Technician to restore vacant apartments to market-ready status and assist in overall maintenance of the property. The role requires reliability, safety awareness, and a customer‑service mindset to support internal and external clients.

You will handle interior and exterior upkeep, perform preventive maintenance, and maintain tool security, while adhering to OSHA and local codes. Monday–Friday schedule with potential overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• General maintenance and safety experience.
• Basic computer skills/knowledge required to perform job functions.
• Regularly performs manual, task‑oriented work under direct supervision.
• High School or GED preferred.
• Required to provide own (industry specific) hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Uses industry‑specific technology to ensure repairs and replacements are completed timely to restore units to move-in ready condition.
• Performs repairs, replacements, and upkeep related to exterior grounds and common areas of the property.
• Identifies and reports hazards to Community Manager and Service Manager.
• Ensures preventive maintenance programs are followed and documented.
• Maintains and secures property‑issued tools.
• Posts notices to vacate and other community communication as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Basic computer skills

Manual, task-oriented work

High School diploma or GED

Own hand tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

BH Management, LLC is a people‑first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small startup into one of the nation's largest commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1993, BH is celebrated for its simple commitment to doing business the right way and investing in its team. Today, BH manages over 100,000 units, employs over 2,800 people, owns its processes in‑house, and is praised by Fortune Magazine as the “Best Workplace for Women,” “Best Workplace for Millennials,” and “Best Workplaces for Diversity.” Powered by innovation and a can‑do attitude, BH improves daily, striving to construct a smarter way to live, invest, manage, and grow. BH is passionate about setting the standard in the multifamily industry. We are a welcoming band of go‑ getters who think big, sweat the details, and take our work (but never ourselves) too seriously. We set our sights high, own our mistakes, and turn lemons into lemonade. We are incredibly proud of where we’ve come and are ready to tackle what’s next.

Position Summary:

The Make Ready's primary responsibility is to ensure that all vacant apartment units are restored timely to market‑ready status. This position will also perform general repairs and assist in overall maintenance of the property's interior and exterior. Exhibits strong commitment to the service needs of the internal and external customer. Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Uses industry‑specific technology to ensure all repairs and replacements are completed timely to restore units to move‑in ready condition within company standards.
• Performs repairs, replacements, and upkeep related to exterior grounds and common areas of the property.
• Assists with the identification and correction of hazardous community conditions and liabilities and reports hazards to Community Manager and Service Manager.
• Assist in ensuring that established preventive maintenance programs are followed and documented per BH program guidelines.
• Responsible for the maintenance and security of all property‑issued tools.
• Post notices to vacate and other community communication, if applicable.
• Understands and complies with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and all other safety requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local code and internal policies, initiatives and systems regarding maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• General maintenance and safety experience.
• Basic computer skills/knowledge required to perform job functions.
• Regularly performs manual, task‑oriented work under direct supervision.
• High School or GED (General Education Diploma) preferred.
• Required to provide own (industry specific) hand tools.

Work Schedule:

Monday‑Friday (work schedule may vary depending on business needs). Some overtime may be required and ability to work extended hours as needed to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements/Environment:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Full range of motion with upper and lower body. Continual movement including, but not limited to: standing, walking, bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing stairs. Ability to work with both hands for frequent grasping and manipulation. Push or pull items and reaching overhead. Operation of a motor vehicle onsite, if applicable. Exposure to all weather conditions.

Pay Range:

$17.62 - $26.44

BH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We foster the diverse voices of our community by advocating for inclusivity, celebrating our differences, and continually evolving our practice to make BH a better place to work and live. Our posted compensation reflects the cost of talent across multiple US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.