Make Ready Technician

Venterra Realty; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Health (Medical PPO), Dental, Vision

401k matching

Paid vacation suite

Educational Assistance / Reimbursement

Volunteer Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Venterra Realty is hiring a Make Ready Technician Level 1 to prepare vacant apartments for new residents. You will perform repairs, cleaning, and inspections to ensure units meet quality standards and support the maintenance team.

The role requires basic plumbing/electrical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple unit turns. You will travel daily within a ~25-mile radius and contribute to resident satisfaction and property appeal.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in make-ready, maintenance, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repairs.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple unit turns efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to maintaining company standards.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record required.
• Lifting/carrying may involve 25–75 lbs or more depending on task.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents by completing repairs, cleaning, and ensuring features work per TQMR.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including light fixtures, minor plumbing, appliance checks, drywall patching.
• Assist with painting, carpet cleaning, and exterior touch-ups to meet market-ready standards.
• Maintain inventory, report supply needs, and support the maintenance team with work orders.
• Maintain property curb appeal and cleanliness of grounds, parking areas, and common spaces.
• Work independently while following standards and providing resident satisfaction.
• Provide emergency and on-call maintenance support as needed.
• Travel daily to a community within a ~25-mile radius of the primary location.

Skills

Make-ready experience

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Appliance repairs

Attention to detail

Time management

On-call readiness

Clean MVR

Lifting/carrying

Job description

ROLE: Make Ready Technician REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager LOCATION: Links at Windsor Parke THE OPPORTUNITY The Technician – Level 1 prepares vacant apartment homes for new residents by completing repairs, installations, and inspections. This role ensures all units meet company standards by addressing maintenance needs and supporting the maintenance team as needed. Their work directly impacts resident satisfaction and property appeal.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents by completing repairs, cleaning, and ensuring all features are in working order per our Total Quality Make Ready (TQMR) program.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks, including light fixture replacements, minor plumbing repairs, appliance checks, and drywall patching.
• Assist with painting, carpet cleaning, and exterior touch-ups to meet market-ready standards.
• Maintain inventory, report supply needs, and support the maintenance team with work orders and groundskeeping as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and curb appeal of the property, including grounds, parking lots, breezeways, amenities, and common areas .
• Work independently while following company standards, demonstrating attention to detail, and maintaining a commitment to resident satisfaction.
• Provide emergency and on-call maintenance support as needed.
• Support the team with other duties as needed to maintain resident satisfaction and property standards.
• In this role, you will travel daily to one of the assigned communities within your region. This will typically not exceed a 25-mile radius of the designated primary location.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Prior experience in make-ready, maintenance, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repairs.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple unit turns efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to maintaining company standards.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record required .
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, equipment, etc.):

• Over 75 lbs. Rare need

• 25 – 75 lbs. Occasional need

• 1 – 25 lbs. Constant need

BENEFITS

• Competitive Base Salary and performance bonus.
• A robust package of Health (Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation suite benefits and employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, among other things.
• Educational Assistance / Reimbursement to support your drive to learn.
• 8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off to serve the organization(s) of your choice.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub .

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 22 major US cities. Over 50,000 people and more than 10,000 pets call Venterra "home"! The Venterra Team is focused on achieving excellence in serving its three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors. Venterra has enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over its 24-year history. This success has been achieved through the exceptional commitment and dedication of Venterra's approximately 950 team members. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its award‑winning company culture at Venterra.com . We’re thrilled to be recognized as a leading workplace with numerous prestigious awards year after year! US Awards:

• 2025 Best Workplaces in Real Estate™
• 2025 Best Medium Workplaces ™
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ List

Canada Awards:

• 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Professional Development
• 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion
• 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness 2025
• 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Canada
• 2025 Best Workplaces™ with Most Trusted Executive Team
• 2025 Best Workplaces ™ for Young Talent
• 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Real Estate & Property Development 2025

Explore our communities at VenterraLiving.com , and visit Venterra.com to learn more about how we’re out-caring the competition by staying true to our value proposition: “We care more about renter experiences, which drives superior results.” Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process. Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.