Make Ready Technician, Apartment Turnover & Maintenance
Overview
You prepare apartments for new residents at Birchstone, a multi-family property management company. You own the make-ready process from start to finish, turning units within 5 business days and meeting budget targets. You work directly with the Service Manager, handling repairs, inspections, and special projects. This role suits a hands-on technician who takes pride in delivering move-in-ready homes.
What You'll Do10
- 1Meet with the Service Manager daily to review make-readies, service requests, and special projects.
- 2Complete make-ready checklists and finish all repairs and improvements within the 5 business day turnaround window.
- 3Repair window blinds, sheetrock, caulk and seal windows, sinks, toilets, baths, and showers, plus paint touch-ups and lighting fixtures.
- 4Prefer repairs over replacements to control costs and meet expense targets.
- 5Walk and inspect the community daily, ensuring grounds, common areas, and amenities meet Birchstone standards.
- 6Report and correct unsafe conditions immediately, and maintain gate locks and security.
- 7Pressure wash breezeways and pool areas, paint curbs and signs, and assist with trash pickup.
- 8Manage inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies needed for work orders.
- 9Support capital improvement projects and corporate maintenance initiatives.
- 10Work on-call shifts to handle resident and community emergencies.
Requirements12
- 1High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 26 months of maintenance work experience or training required.
- 3Previous multi-family property maintenance experience preferred.
- 4Working knowledge of drywall, electrical, carpentry, flooring, plumbing, painting, appliances, HVAC, and lock changes.
- 5Experience in capital improvement projects and remodeling preferred.
- 6HVAC Type 1 and Type 2 certifications preferred; Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) preferred.
- 7Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- 8Ability to work independently and in a team, with strong problem-solving skills.
- 9Knowledge of OSHA regulations and city, state, and federal codes.
- 10Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn Entrata software.
- 11Valid driver's license required.
- 12Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
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