Renovation and Make Ready Technician

Turnkey Property Services; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

2 weeks paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Turnkey Property Services is seeking a reliable Maintenance / Make Ready Technician to support day-to-day maintenance operations and unit turnover across the properties we service. This field-based role moves between properties, handling several work orders per shift, with independent work and occasional coordination with other technicians.

You will perform repairs, make-ready tasks on vacant units, respond to resident requests promptly, and maintain detailed records and photos for each job.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of apartment/property maintenance or a related trade.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple units/priorities.
• Own basic hand tools.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work in varied conditions.
• Ability to use company software on a smartphone for logging hours, viewing work orders, and updating project status.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance repairs: plumbing, electrical, appliances, drywall, painting, flooring, and carpentry
• Complete make-ready turns on vacant units — cleaning, painting, repairs, and punch-list items — to meet move-in timelines
• Respond to resident work orders in a timely, professional manner
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including thorough descriptions of the issue and repair and before-and-after photos for each job
• Follow safety protocols and code requirements on all jobs
• Communicate clearly with property managers, tenants, and internal staff on unit status and timelines

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Drywall

Painting

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Basic hand tools

Smartphone logging app

Job description

Turnkey Property Services is seeking a reliable, hands-on Maintenance / Make Ready Technician to support day-to-day maintenance operations and unit turnover across the properties we service for our clients. This is a field-based, self-directed role — you'll be moving between properties throughout the day, typically handling several work orders per shift, working independently with occasional coordination with other technicians. Strong time management and the ability to prioritize on the fly are essential. This role combines routine maintenance response with make-ready work to get vacant units rent-ready quickly and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance repairs: plumbing, electrical, appliances, drywall, painting, flooring, and carpentry
• Complete make-ready turns on vacant units — cleaning, painting, repairs, and punch-list items — to meet move-in timelines
• Respond to resident work orders in a timely, professional manner
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including thorough descriptions of the issue and repair and before-and-after photos for each job
• Follow safety protocols and code requirements on all jobs
• Communicate clearly with property managers, tenants, and internal staff on unit status and timelines

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in apartment/property maintenance or a related trade
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple units/priorities
• Own basic hand tools
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work in varied conditions
• Ability to use company software on a smartphone for logging hours, viewing work orders, and updating project status

Pay & Schedule

• Pay range: $24–$30/hr, based on experience
• Full-time, Monday–Friday

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• 2 weeks paid time off
• Paid holidays