Make Ready Technician: Prep Vacant Apartments Fast

Valiant Residential, LLC; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance options

401(k) matching

Time off with benefits

Job summary

Valiant Residential is seeking a Make Ready who ensures vacated apartments are restored to market-ready status in a timely manner. The Make Ready will inspect units, perform repairs, install fixtures, and prepare spaces for new move-ins in alignment with management timelines.

Requirements include at least one year of related experience, strong English communication skills, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work on-call and extended hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of full-time related experience.
• Willingness to perform all required tasks.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English to interact with team members, residents, vendors, and other stakeholders. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• 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 and meticulousness.
• Ability to organize and 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; replace or repair windows, screens, hinges, doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, and closets.
• Check appliances and inform Lead Maintenance of problems; assist in moving appliances.
• Make keys when necessary; check faucet plugs and repair/replace as needed.
• Install ceramic tile backsplash; replace washers.
• Perform exterior repairs to sinks and bathtubs; assist with painting duties.
• Repair or replace curtains, blinds, ceiling fans, etc.; repair plaster holes and paint.
• Inspect bathroom tiles and perform minor repairs; change A/C filters.
• Operate carpet cleaning equipment; assist with trash-out and other projects as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Valiant Residential is seeking a Make Ready who ensures vacated apartments are restored to market-ready status in a timely manner. The Make Ready will inspect units, perform repairs, install fixtures, and prepare spaces for new move-ins in alignment with management timelines.

Requirements include at least one year of related experience, strong English communication skills, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work on-call and extended hours.