Make Ready Technician

Venterra; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

Volunteer time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Venterra Realty is hiring a Make Ready Technician at Clearwater Farm to prepare vacant apartments for new residents. You will perform repairs, cleaning, and inspections, ensuring units meet our quality standards and are market-ready.

The role includes on-call maintenance, traveling daily within a 25-mile radius to assigned communities, and contributing to resident satisfaction. Ideal candidates have prior make-ready or maintenance experience, basic plumbing/electrical skills, and the ability to

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 standards.
• Flexibility to work on-call and travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments by making repairs, cleaning, and ensuring all features work per TQMR.
• Perform basic maintenance: light fixtures, minor plumbing, appliance checks, drywall patches.
• Assist with painting, carpet cleaning, and exterior touch-ups to meet market-ready standards.
• Maintain property grounds, parking lots, breezeways, amenities, and common areas.
• Work independently while adhering to company standards and resident satisfaction.
• Provide emergency and on-call maintenance support as needed.
• Support team with other duties to maintain standards and resident satisfaction.
• Travel daily to assigned community within a 25-mile radius.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Appliance repairs

Attention to detail

On-call readiness

Job description

Job Title: Make Ready Technician

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Location: Clearwater Farm

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 award‑winning company culture at Venterra.com.

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.