Make Ready - Winsted at Valley Ranch Apartments

GAINES INVESTMENT TRUST; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Compensation

Monthly Performance Bonuses

Employee Apartment Discount

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Gaines Investment Trust is seeking a dependable Make Ready Technician for The Winsted at Valley Ranch Apartments in Irving, Texas. You will prepare homes for new residents, perform maintenance tasks, and contribute to a welcoming community.

Training is provided and a path to a long-term maintenance career is encouraged. Candidates with multifamily experience or motivation to learn will be considered; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Some maintenance or make-ready experience in multifamily housing is preferred, but training is available for motivated candidates.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to perform make-ready tasks and repairs with quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartment homes for new move-ins by completing make-ready work on schedule.
• Complete general maintenance repairs and service requests with quality workmanship.
• Paint, repair, clean, and inspect apartments to company standards.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and community upkeep.
• Help maintain the community pool and surrounding amenities.
• Support groundskeeping and maintain curb appeal.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to solve problems and improve operations.
• Communicate effectively with staff and residents.
• Deliver friendly, professional customer service while interacting with residents.
• Participate in on-call rotation when applicable.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Make Ready Technician

Location: The Winsted at Valley Ranch Apartments
10501 North MacArthur Boulevard
Irving, TX 75063

Community: 440 Apartment Homes

Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on experience, plus monthly performance bonuses

At Gaines Investment Trust, we know a resume only tells part of your story. Your Spark Hire interview gives you the opportunity to showcase your work ethic, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality workmanship.

Candidates who complete their Spark Hire interview receive priority consideration, allowing our hiring team to review qualified applicants faster and move them through the hiring process more quickly.

Gaines Investment Trust is seeking a dependable and career-minded Make Ready Technician to join our team at The Winsted at Valley Ranch Apartments in Irving, Texas.

Whether you already have multifamily make-ready experience or are looking to grow your maintenance career, this is an excellent opportunity. We offer hands-on training in our dedicated maintenance training facility and are looking for individuals who want to build a long-term career with our company.

As a Make Ready Technician, you'll prepare apartment homes for new residents while helping maintain a clean, attractive, and welcoming community.

What You Will Do

• Prepare vacant apartment homes for new move-ins by completing make-ready work on schedule
• Complete general maintenance repairs and service requests with quality workmanship
• Paint, repair, clean, and inspect apartment homes to company standards
• Assist with preventative maintenance and community upkeep
• Help maintain the community pool and surrounding amenities
• Support groundskeeping efforts and maintain excellent curb appeal
• Collaborate with maintenance team members to solve problems and improve operations
• Communicate effectively with maintenance staff, office team members, and residents
• Deliver friendly, professional customer service while interacting with residents
• Participate in the on-call rotation when applicable

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Some maintenance or make-ready experience in multifamily housing is preferred, but training is available for motivated candidates
• Valid driver's license (required)
• Passion for repairing, improving, and preparing apartment homes
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Customer-focused approach when interacting with residents and coworkers
• Desire to grow into a long-term maintenance career

Why You'll Love GIT

At Gaines Investment Trust, we believe our people are our greatest investment. As a 100% family-owned and operated company with more than 60 years of ownership and management experience, we've built a culture centered on stability, teamwork, and long-term career growth.

Unlike third-party management companies, we own and operate our communities, allowing our employees to focus on maintaining beautiful apartment homes while building rewarding careers with a company that invests in its people.

We proudly provide free ongoing maintenance training through our dedicated maintenance training facilities and promote from within whenever possible.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Hourly Compensation
• Monthly Performance Bonuses
• Employee Apartment Discount
• Paid Training and Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Optional Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Pet Insurance

Who We Are

Founded in 1966, Gaines Investment Trust is a fully integrated, family-owned real estate investment and management company that owns and operates apartment communities throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

With a portfolio of more than 8,000 apartment homes, we are committed to the long-term ownership of our communities while investing in our employees, residents, and properties for lasting success.

Our mission is simple: own communities we would be proud to live in, hire exceptional people who share our values, and create outstanding experiences for our residents and employees alike.

Learn more about Gaines Investment Trust and our communities at www.GainesInvestmentTrust.com.