Utility Laborer/Make-Ready Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time, long-term

Growth potential

Supportive management

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is hiring a Maintenance Laborer/Make-Ready Technician to prepare vacant units, perform light maintenance, and support daily operations in Waco, TX. The role is full-time on-site and is Temp-to-Hire, with pay depending on experience ranging from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical skills, janitorial experience, and a strong work ethic, able to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors or indoors as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, janitorial, or maintenance support.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varied environments.
• Able to use basic hand tools and perform minor repairs.
• Dependable with ability to follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance mechanics and aides in preparing vacant units.
• Clean appliances, restrooms, floors, and interior spaces.
• Perform minor plumbing, patch walls, prep and paint interiors.
• Remove trash and debris from yards and property grounds.
• Wax floors and complete deep cleaning for turnover units.
• Arrange furniture and prepare rooms for meetings or events.
• Make light repairs in vacant units including light fixtures.
• Transport appliances for repair and inventory maintenance.
• Support disposal of trash and bulk materials.
• Periodically check smoke alarms in dwellings and offices.
• Unload trash trailers and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Assist with basic carpentry tasks and oil changes on equipment.

Skills

General labor

Janitorial work

Maintenance support

Hand tool use

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

NOW HIRING: Maintenance Laborer / Make-Ready Technician

Location: Waco, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time
Pay: DOE & Client –$15.00 - $18.00)
Type: Temp-to-Hire

A local housing/property organization is seeking a hardworking and skilled Maintenance Laborer / Make-Ready Technician to assist with preparing vacant units, performing light maintenance, and supporting the maintenance department with daily operational needs. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on mechanical skills, janitorial experience, and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance mechanics and maintenance aides in preparing vacant dwelling units
• Clean appliances, restrooms, floors, and overall unit interiors
• Perform minor plumbing fixes, patch holes in walls, prep interiors for painting, and paint as needed
• Remove trash and debris from yards, dumpsters, and property grounds
• Wax floors and complete deep cleaning tasks for turnover units
• Clean housing management offices and assist with moving/arranging furniture
• Set up rooms for special meetings, events, or community functions
• Make light repairs in vacant units, including changing light fixtures
• Transport household appliances for repair and conduct inventory on maintenance equipment
• Assist with disposal of trash, discarded items, and bulk materials
• Periodically check smoke alarms in dwelling units and office buildings
• Help unload trash trailers, shipments of appliances, and other supplies
• Assist with basic carpentry tasks and perform oil changes on maintenance equipment

Requirements

• Previous experience in general labor, janitorial, or maintenance support roles
• Ability to use basic hand tools and perform minor repairs
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in various environments
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work
• Dependable and able to follow detailed instructions
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Must pass background check and drug screen (client specific)

Ideal Candidate

• Has apartment/housing maintenance or make-ready experience
• Enjoys hands‑on work and helping prepare units for new residents
• Can work independently or as part of a maintenance team
• Is safety-conscious with a positive attitude

Why Work With Us?

• Weekly pay through Express Employment Professionals
• Full-time, long-term career opportunity
• Growth potential within the maintenance department
• Supportive management and consistent work environment