Make Ready Technician

Haley Residential; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

New tool programs

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Haley Residential is seeking a detail-focused Make Ready Technician in Lafayette, LA to ready vacant apartments for new residents. You will perform cleaning, painting, and light maintenance, supporting the maintenance team and ensuring units meet market-ready standards.

Key duties include following a duties checklist, handling locks/keys for move-ins, and assisting with grounds, on-call shifts, and daily upkeep.

Qualifications

• Must be able to learn or knowledge of all phases of the make-ready process including plumbing, painting, texture, sheetrock, carpentry and light electrical.
• Ability and desire to work efficiently at a fast pace.
• State driver’s license and working vehicle for business use.
• Ability to provide personal hand tools for use at work.

Responsibilities

• Restore apartment to market-ready status per the provided checklist (trash removal, painting, cleaning, replacing appliances, light maintenance, plumbing, carpentry).
• Assist in maintaining grounds and exterior building issues; help with on-call schedule and work orders.
• Replace locks for resident move-in and make keys as needed.
• Support maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Tools

Smartphone required

Hand tools

Job description

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Make Ready Technician

Full Time Layfayette, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1400

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Hourly

AtHaley Residential, we believe first impressions matter—and that’s where youcome in. We’re looking for a detail-driven Make Ready Technician who’s ready totransform apartments into beautiful, move-in-ready homes. If you take pride inyour work, love staying busy, and enjoy creating spaces that feel fresh, clean,and welcoming, this is your moment to shine. Join a team that valuescraftsmanship, teamwork, and making a difference—one apartment at a time!

At Haley, your career ismore than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, thrive, and make a meaningfuldaily impact! We are committed to supporting what matters most to you: yourwell-being and your future. We offer a competitive compensation and benefitspackage, exciting bonus opportunities, 401K with company matching, new tool programs, and more.

Come grow with us at HaleyResidential, where innovation, teamwork, and strategic thinking driveeverything we do.

Position Purpose

The Make-Ready Technician ensures that all vacant apartments are efficiently and thoroughly prepared for new residents. This includes cleaning, painting, and completing light maintenance tasks to bring each unit to market-ready condition. This role also supports the Maintenance team with general property upkeep and repair needs .

• Performs the provided checklist of duties to restore the apartment to market-ready status. This may include trash removal, painting, cleaning, replacing appliances, performing light maintenance, plumbing, or carpentry, or anything necessary to prepare the unit for resident move-in
• Assists in maintaining grounds and exterior building issues, including trash removal, pet waste, pool assistance, painting, power washing, snow removal, and other duties as needed.
• Assists with maintenance as needed. May assist with work orders and may participate in an on-call schedule.
• Replace locks for resident move-in. Makes keys if necessary.
• Other maintenance duties as assigned.

Critical Key Performance Metrics

• Work Order completion average - standard less than three business days.
• Make-Ready Turnaround Time Average (Within Ten Days)
• Five-Day Inspection Checklist Average (New Resident – Less than three items)

Job Specifications

• Ability to learn or knowledge of all phases of the make-ready process. Including: plumbing, painting, texture, sheetrock, carpentry and light electrical.
• Ability and desire to work efficiently at a fast pace.
• State driver’s license and working vehicle for business use.
• Smart phone required for use at work.
• Ability to provide personal hand tools for use at work.
• Strong communication skills and behaviors that reflect Haley Residential’s core values. Portrays a “how can I help?” attitude.
• On-time, consistent attendance is an essential function of the position.

Physical Requirements (% of work time)

• Constant need to be on feet. (66-100%)
• Constant need to perform activities such as: (66-100%)

Perform routine cleaning.

Push or Pull

Move light furniture, appliances, open and close doors, etc.

Reach Above Shoulder

Perform routine cleaning.

Climb Ladders

Perform routine cleaning.

Grasp/Grip/Turn

Handle tools and equipment.

Handle tools and equipment.

• Constant need to lift or carry 1-25 lbs. (66-100%) Frequent need to lift or carry 25-50 lbs. (33-66%) Occasional need to lift or carry 50-75 lbs. (1-33%)
• Constant need to see and observe. (66-100%)

Working Conditions

• Working both indoors and outdoors in any weather condition.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.