Make-Ready Technician: Turnover to Welcome Home

Perennial Properties; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing discounts

Rewards program

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Perennial Properties is seeking a Make Ready Technician to prepare vacant apartments for new residents in our Atlanta communities. You will perform painting, cleaning, and basic repairs to ensure units meet our standards of cleanliness and presentation.

You will coordinate with the Service Manager and vendors, maintain timelines, and help with curb appeal and grounds as needed. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in apartment maintenance or related trade preferred.
• Hands-on skills in painting, cleaning, and general repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting and good judgment.
• Clear, professional communication with residents and teammates.
• Basic comfort with work order systems and email.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• HVAC, EPA or other trade certifications are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete make-ready tasks on vacant units within set timelines.
• Paint, patch, caulk, and touch up to restore units to move-in condition.
• Install, repair, or replace flooring, carpet, tile, baseboards, and trim.
• Diagnose and handle minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance repairs.
• Replace fixtures, outlets, switches, faucets, toilets, and hardware.
• Make sure all appliances and safety devices are working.
• Deep clean kitchens, bathrooms, windows, and cabinets, and clear debris left by prior residents.
• Do final walk-throughs to confirm each unit is ready for occupancy.
• Coordinate with the Service Manager, Community Director, and vendors to keep turns on schedule.
• Respond to occasional service requests and help with grounds and curb appeal as needed.

Skills

Painting

Cleaning

General repairs

Troubleshooting

Communication

Work order systems

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perennial Properties is seeking a Make Ready Technician to prepare vacant apartments for new residents in our Atlanta communities. You will perform painting, cleaning, and basic repairs to ensure units meet our standards of cleanliness and presentation.

You will coordinate with the Service Manager and vendors, maintain timelines, and help with curb appeal and grounds as needed. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.