Make-Ready Technician for Market-Ready Apartments

Valiant Residential; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance options

401(k) matching

Job summary

Valiant Residential is seeking a Make Ready to restore vacated apartments to market-ready condition in a timely manner in Memphis, TN. The role requires performing a wide range of maintenance tasks, coordinating with the Lead Maintenance and Community Manager, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The Make Ready will contribute to a clean, well-maintained portfolio while supporting move‑ins and on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of full‑time maintenance or make‑ready experience.
• Ability to perform all listed tasks and adapt to schedule.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong English communication; bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Commitment to safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vacated apartments and complete a make‑ready checklist, informing Lead Maintenance and Community Manager of needed services.
• Make ready units for new move‑ins.
• Check and replace lights, windows, screens, hinges, doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, and closets.
• Inspect appliances and report problems to Lead Maintenance.
• Assist with appliance removal/installation and tile work where required.
• Install or repair fixtures and hardware; perform basic plumbing and painting tasks.
• Move heavy items for trash-out and support other projects as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety awareness

Organization

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Driver's license

On-call ability

Attention to detail

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Valiant Residential is seeking a Make Ready to restore vacated apartments to market-ready condition in a timely manner in Memphis, TN. The role requires performing a wide range of maintenance tasks, coordinating with the Lead Maintenance and Community Manager, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The Make Ready will contribute to a clean, well-maintained portfolio while supporting move‑ins and on‑call duties.