Make-Ready Technician: Turn & Maintenance Pro

Madison Apartment Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Apartment Group is seeking a Make Ready Technician to transform recently vacated apartments into market-ready homes efficiently and safely. The role emphasizes advanced expertise in the apartment unit turn process, with duties spanning lights, windows, vanity upgrades, HVAC, plumbing, and routine maintenance.

You will also maintain grounds, assist with tools and parts inventory, and participate in an on-call rotation to support property teams across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of maintenance experience; multifamily industry experience preferred.
• CPO and HVAC certification preferred; ability and willingness to obtain required.
• Experience in maintenance systems, including inventory control, preventive maintenance, and work order record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Execute the turn process to transform recently vacated apartments into market-ready homes according to company standards.
• Restore apartments to market ready status by checking and replacing lights, repairing windows, latches, screens, and more
• Handle renovation upgrades including but not limited to vanity installations, electrical upgrades, etc.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
• Maintain awareness of the condition of the property and unit interiors; immediately report and/or correct unsafe conditions.
• Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter by raking, sweeping, shoveling, and plowing as necessary.
• Sharpen, clean, store, lubricate, adjust, and repair tools and other company equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of spare parts/supplies inventory and inform the Maintenance Supervisor of shortages.
• Perform work area clean-up and follow safety-related procedures.
• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repairs.
• Inspect and maintain appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, and other fixtures.
• Assist in moving heavy appliances and equipment as necessary.
• Change locks and make keys when required.
• Perform minor repairs to bathroom tiles, plaster holes in walls, and paint as necessary.
• Maintain awareness of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.
• Report major repairs and requisition needs to the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager prior to expenditure.
• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, ADA, state & federal laws, OSHA, and all other laws pertaining to housing.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC

Electrical troubleshooting

Carpentry

Plumbing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Driver's license

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Madison Apartment Group is seeking a Make Ready Technician to transform recently vacated apartments into market-ready homes efficiently and safely. The role emphasizes advanced expertise in the apartment unit turn process, with duties spanning lights, windows, vanity upgrades, HVAC, plumbing, and routine maintenance.

You will also maintain grounds, assist with tools and parts inventory, and participate in an on-call rotation to support property teams across multiple sites.