Make-Ready Technician: Property Turn & Maintenance

Venterra Realty; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Health (Medical PPO), Dental, Vision

401k matching

Paid vacation suite

Educational Assistance / Reimbursement

Volunteer Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Venterra Realty is hiring a Make Ready Technician Level 1 to prepare vacant apartments for new residents. You will perform repairs, cleaning, and inspections to ensure units meet quality standards and support the maintenance team.

The role requires basic plumbing/electrical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple unit turns. You will travel daily within a ~25-mile radius and contribute to resident satisfaction and property appeal.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in make-ready, maintenance, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repairs.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple unit turns efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to maintaining company standards.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record required.
• Lifting/carrying may involve 25–75 lbs or more depending on task.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents by completing repairs, cleaning, and ensuring features work per TQMR.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including light fixtures, minor plumbing, appliance checks, drywall patching.
• Assist with painting, carpet cleaning, and exterior touch-ups to meet market-ready standards.
• Maintain inventory, report supply needs, and support the maintenance team with work orders.
• Maintain property curb appeal and cleanliness of grounds, parking areas, and common spaces.
• Work independently while following standards and providing resident satisfaction.
• Provide emergency and on-call maintenance support as needed.
• Travel daily to a community within a ~25-mile radius of the primary location.

Skills

Make-ready experience

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Appliance repairs

Attention to detail

Time management

On-call readiness

Clean MVR

Lifting/carrying

Job description

Venterra Realty is hiring a Make Ready Technician Level 1 to prepare vacant apartments for new residents. You will perform repairs, cleaning, and inspections to ensure units meet quality standards and support the maintenance team.

The role requires basic plumbing/electrical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple unit turns. You will travel daily within a ~25-mile radius and contribute to resident satisfaction and property appeal.