Make Ready Technician

NE Property Management; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match up to 4%

Job summary

NE Property Management is seeking a maintenance technician for on-site work at our Plano community. You will restore vacated apartments, patch and paint, perform unit trash-outs, test appliances, and maintain property fixtures to ensure market-ready homes for residents.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork with the leasing office and property managers, and adherence to standard procedures. A High School diploma and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of direct groundskeeping or make-ready experience in an on-site multi-family or related property.
• Active HVAC/EPA license or CPO is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge and safe use of hand tools, power blowers, ladders, and painting equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required for safety, reporting, and admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Restore vacated apartments to market-ready condition with thorough checklists.
• Patch drywall, paint interior/exterior surfaces as scheduled.
• Perform unit trash-outs and move items to storage or dumpsters.
• Test appliances and notify Lead Tech of repairs or replacements.
• Audit windows, doors, blinds, baseboards, and ceiling fans.
• Rekey doors, cut keys, and service mailbox locks.
• Perform light plumbing tasks and fix leaks.
• Maintain curb appeal by cleaning public areas and removing debris.
• Detail grounds by cleaning, raking, and using blowers.
• Assist with routine service requests and communication to residents.

Skills

Maintenance

Groundskeeping

On-site experience

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power blowers

Ladders

Painting equipment

Job description

What You’ll Gain (Benefits of the Role)

• Comprehensive Trade Mastery: High-impact opportunity to sharpen your skills across interior/exterior painting, drywall repair, appliance testing, and light plumbing or electrical fixtures.
• Product Turnover Ownership: Direct freedom to manage the apartment punch lifecycle, transforming recently vacated spaces into pristine, move-in-ready homes for new residents.
• Professional Advancement: Gain highly marketable multi-family experience in facility maintenance, safety protocols, and asset preservation alongside senior technical leaders.
• Collaborative Environment: Vibrant workspace partnering daily with your on-site leasing office, Lead Maintenance Technician, and supportive property managers.
• Advanced Trade Toolkit: Deep daily exposure to commercial painting equipment, mechanical blowers, specialized hand tools, and certified OSHA safety protocols.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Solid health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options (employee-paid portions may apply).
• Retirement Planning: Corporate 401(k) retirement plan featuring an excellent company match up to 4% of total earnings.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous allocated Paid Time Off (PTO) package featuring 3 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays to rest and recharge outside of active maintenance cycles.

What Success Looks Like (Qualifications)

• Proven Maintenance Foundation: At least 2 years of direct groundskeeping or make-ready experience required within an on-site multi-family or equivalent property environment.
• Valued Trade Credentials: An active HVAC/EPA License or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) designation is strongly preferred but not required.
• Safe Tool Operation: Knowledge and skill in the proper use of hand tools, power blowers, mechanical trimmers, ladders, and specialized commercial painting equipment.
• Physical Stamina & Agility: Capable of spending 70–85% of the day on your feet, climbing stairs/ladders, bending, stooping, and lifting or carrying items up to 35 lbs. independently.
• Critical & Logical Thinking: Strong ability to apply logical reasoning to practical situations, look beyond basic instructions, and accurately follow standardized procedures.
• High-Accuracy Detail Orientation: Constant need for close-up visual focus to identify cleanliness needs, complete punch checklists, and discover subtle maintenance errors.
• Communication Excellence: Proficient verbal and written English communication skills to accurately log tasks, follow timetables, and report supply shortages.
• Foundational Education: High School diploma or equivalent required to perform the essential safety, reporting, and administrative requirements of the position.
• Mobility & Schedule Readiness: Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and availability to work 40 hours per week plus handle occasional emergency on-call shifts if certified.
• Service-Oriented Posture: Professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with corporate teams, on-site personnel, residents, and local field vendors.

What the Job Looks Like (What You’ll Do)

• Restore Vacated Apartments: Inspect recently vacated spaces and complete comprehensive checklists to methodically return homes to pristine "market-ready" status.
• Execute Patching & Painting: Repair drywall holes, carry paint buckets to various work sites, and complete detailed interior or exterior painting assignments on schedule.
• Perform Unit Trash-Outs: Remove abandoned furniture, left-behind trash, and old boxes from vacated apartments, transferring items safely to storage or dumpsters.
• Maintain Appliance Standards: Test stoves, refrigerators, and washers/dryers to verify perfect working condition, notifying the Lead Tech if repairs or swaps are needed.
• Audit Structural Fixtures: Check, repair, or replace windows, sliding glass doors, latches, privacy mini-blinds, baseboards, and ceiling fans in turning units.
• Secure Lock Infrastructure: Rekey entry door handles, cut fresh keys, and swap out mailbox lock cylinders to protect incoming community members.
• Perform Light Plumbing Work: Inspect faucets, adjust sink or tub plugs, change out rubber washers, and resolve exterior leaks inside turning bathrooms.
• Govern Property Curb Appeal: Walk the property frequently to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings from pool decks, mailrooms, walkways, and parking lots.
• Execute Grounds Detailing: Clean up public spaces, rake under shrubs, shovel mud, clear dumpster pads, and utilize mechanical blowers to keep sidewalks clear.
• Support Team Workflows: Complete minor routine service requests, distribute time-sensitive community notices to residents, and assist with physical tasks like fence repairs.

NE Property Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NE Property Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.