Make Ready Technician

Penn Apartment Staffing is seeking experience apartment Make Ready Technicians with knowledgeable skills in repairs/ installation in Houston, TX.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Make Ready Technician is responsible for preparing vacant apartments for move-in and be in coordination with the manager and lead maintenance technician to ensure that all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to “market ready” status in a timely manner.

• Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, and obtaining needed supplies and materials.
• Replaces vacancy lock (if applicable) on day lock is changed for new residents for move-in. Also changes out P.O. box lock when requested (if applicable). Makes keys when necessary.
• Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed. Repairs plaster holes in walls, paint as necessary.
• Replaces or repairs windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, closets.
• Performs exterior repairs to sinks, bathtubs, etc., when warranted.
• Repairs or replaces curtains, mini-blinds, ceiling fans, etc.
• Checks faucets sink plugs and repairs/replaces as necessary.
• Checks all lights and replaces them as necessary.
• Ensuring that fire extinguishers, hydrants, alarms, and emergency exits remain in excellent working condition at all times.
• Assists in changing or removing appliances from the apartment.
• Checks applicable appliances and informs senior maintenance technicians of problems.
• Replaces washers when needed.
• Repairs plaster holes in walls, paint as necessary.