Make Ready Technician - Evergreen Terrace

Dayrise Residental; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly & Quarterly Bonus Program

Employee Rent Discount Program

Opportunities for growth and advancing

Job summary

Dayrise Residential is seeking a Make Ready Technician for the Evergreen Terrace community in Fairburn, GA. The role focuses on preparing vacant and leased units for occupancy, performing routine maintenance tasks, and supporting the property management team.

On-site work with opportunities to contribute to resident satisfaction and property upkeep. You will join a collaborative team, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and timely turnover of units.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in building maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general upkeep.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of property management exposure.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Ensure physical condition of new rental units meets company standards.
• Install tile, minor drywall repairs, and touch-up paint.
• Patch, repair, or replace carpet as needed.
• Assist maintenance team and coordinate with Service Manager.
• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance on appropriate equipment.
• Move appliances and handle trash/recycling tasks as required.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

HVAC certification

1–3 years property management

English proficiency

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

At Dayrise, our culture is rooted in joy, service, and collaboration. We approach challenges as a team, with creativity and care, always focused on delivering exceptional results.

Together, we rise to shine—for our residents, for our partners, and for each other.

Leadership That Cares

At Dayrise, you are part of a team led by hands-on leaders who listen, support, and invest in your success. We take pride in building strong relationships at every level of our organization, ensuring that every voice is heard and every contribution matters.

Opportunities to Grow

Your growth is our priority. We promote from within, provide ongoing training and development, and offer opportunities for advancement across our expanding portfolio. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step, Dayrise is a place where you can rise.

Benefits that Support You

We care for our team like we care for our residents—with purpose and attention. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
• Investment in your retirement with 401(k) matching
• Birthday time off- because your day matters.
• Remote work opportunities for Corporate team members

A Culture of Joy & Service

We foster a culture where joy and service go hand-in-hand. Through collaboration, respect, and shared purpose, we solve challenges together and celebrate each other’s wins. Every day is an opportunity to bring light to our work, our communities, and each other.

You’re One of the Family

Position:Make Ready Technician - Evergreen Terrace

Location: Fairburn, GA

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:4043

# of Openings:1

The Make Ready Technician role is responsible for performing the tasks necessary to make vacant and leased apartments ready for occupancy. Make Readies are expected to continually fulfill the duties of their job beyond expectations to ensure a smooth and positive experience upon move in of the new resident.

Reports to:Community Manager

Who is Dayrise Residential?

We are a team of professionals who deliver exceptional service and build long trusting relationships with our residents. We create an exciting and inspiring professional environment for team members to excel through collaboration and innovation.

Why work for Dayrise Residential?

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is designed to encourage longevity with the company.

• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly & Quarterly Bonus Program
• Employee Rent Discount Program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Ideal Candidate:

• Ensure physical condition of the new rental units are acceptable to company standards
• Install tile and minor sheet rock and drywall repairs
• Touch-up paint
• Patch, repair, or replace carpet as necessary
• Assist the maintenance team members where necessary
• Stay organized and effectively communicate to the Service Manager updates on progress
• You will be aware of the condition of the property at all times and take immediate steps to correct any unsafe condition.
• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by the Community Manager or Service Manager.
• Diagnose and perform minor or routine maintenance or repair, as directed.
• Remove and transfer appliances and equipment from the storage area to the apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant and assist in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc. to the dumpster.

What you'll need to Succeed:

• A clear understanding of business concepts, processes and the principles of strategic thinking
• Must be able to access all apartment homes and parts of the community to show the home to potential residents; inspect all areas of community, etc.
• Ability to visually inspect apartment homes, grounds, and other aspects of the community to determine that standards are met
• Ability to speak, listen, read and write English with sufficiency proficiency to maintain a safe environment at all times, which is a business necessity, as further detailed above.
• Knowledge in maintenance to include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, painting, drywall, buffing and waxing, use of power tools (pools and irrigation systems where necessary)
• Must provide own tools where applicable
• 1-3 years of experience in Property Management
• HVAC certification Preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required

E-Verify:

Our company participates in E-Verify and will verify authorization to work in the U.S.

Dayrise Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Dayrise Residential team members must successfully clear a background investigation to include but may not be limited to criminal background check, pre-employment drug screening. Must be flexible and able to work varied schedule, including weekends and some holidays as required.

Dayrise Headquarters
1700 West Loop South, Suite 350
Houston, TX 77027