Make-Ready Technician: Prep Vacant Units & Fast Repairs

RichSmith Development; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits beginning the 1st of

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for growth and promotion

Job summary

The Terrace of Hammond, located in Hammond, LA, is seeking a Make Ready Technician to join our maintenance team. You will prepare vacant apartments, perform general repairs, and handle painting, plumbing, and electrical tasks to ensure units are move-in ready.

We value a dependable, hands-on professional with good attention to detail who can work independently or with the team. Salary is $14.00–$16.00 per hour, full-time, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Prior apartment maintenance or make-ready experience preferred.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, carpentry, appliance repair, and preventative maintenance.
• HAVC or EPA certification is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartment homes and ensure units are move-in ready.
• Perform general repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the property.
• Paint, repair drywall, touch-ups and finish work as needed.
• Handle basic plumbing repairs (toilets, sinks, drains, fixtures).
• Perform minor electrical work (outlets, switches, fixtures).
• Repair doors, locks, cabinets, and other components.
• Assist with appliance troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist with flooring repairs and replacement.
• Keep areas clean and report more complex needs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies and inventory.
• Follow safety procedures and work area organization.
• Support the maintenance team with service requests and other duties.

Skills

Apartment maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Painting

Drywall

Carpentry

Appliance repair

Preventative maintenance

Dependable attendance

Work independently

Customer-service mindset

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Terrace of Hammond, located in Hammond, LA, is seeking a Make Ready Technician to join our maintenance team. You will prepare vacant apartments, perform general repairs, and handle painting, plumbing, and electrical tasks to ensure units are move-in ready.

We value a dependable, hands-on professional with good attention to detail who can work independently or with the team. Salary is $14.00–$16.00 per hour, full-time, Monday through Friday.