Make Ready Technician – Move-In Readiness & Repairs

Valiant Residential; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Residential seeks a Make Ready to restore vacated apartments to market-ready status in a timely manner per management timelines.

The role requires inspecting units, performing repairs, installing fixtures, and assisting with various maintenance tasks to prepare homes for new residents. A valid driver’s license, strong communication skills, and willingness to work flexible hours are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of full-time related experience.
• Willingness to perform all required tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English to interact with team members, residents, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of work safety habits.
• Ability to professionally represent the company.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to work on call and extended hours (including after-hours and weekends).
• Attention to detail - meticulous.
• Ability to organize & prioritize work.
• Social skills to interact with residents.
• Self-motivated; ability to work individually and on a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vacated apartments and complete a make-ready checklist; inform Lead Maintenance and Community Manager of needed services and repairs.
• Make ready units for new move-ins.
• Check lights and replace as necessary.
• Repair or replace windows, screens, hinges, sliding doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, and closets.
• Check appliances and inform Lead maintenance of problems; assist with moving appliances.
• Make keys when necessary.
• Check faucet plugs and repair/replace as necessary.
• Install ceramic tile backsplash in the kitchen.
• Replace washers as needed.
• Perform exterior repairs to sinks, bathtubs, etc.
• Assist with painting duties when requested.
• Repair or replace curtains, mini-blinds, ceiling fans, etc.
• Repair plaster holes in walls and repaint as necessary.
• Inspect bathroom tiles and perform minor repairs/replacements.
• Change A/C filters.
• Operate carpet cleaning equipment.
• Assist during trash-out of the apartment.
• Other projects as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Spanish (bonus)

Job description

Valiant Residential seeks a Make Ready to restore vacated apartments to market-ready status in a timely manner per management timelines.

The role requires inspecting units, performing repairs, installing fixtures, and assisting with various maintenance tasks to prepare homes for new residents. A valid driver’s license, strong communication skills, and willingness to work flexible hours are essential.