Make Ready Technician

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Make Ready Tech is responsible for preparing vacant apartments to market ready condition by performing various non-technical functions such as maintaining exterior lighting, ground equipment repair and preventative maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnoses and performs minor and routine maintenance/repair involving the following on a daily basis:
  1. Electrical and plumbing
  2. A/C and heating systems
  3. Water irrigation systems
  4. Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railing
  5. Tile, carpet, flooring
  6. Roofing, gutters, fasteners
  7. Interior and exterior lights
  8. Fireplaces, ceiling fans
  9. Gas fixtures, painting and appliances (when applicable)
  10. Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors
  11. Boiler, gas, electric
  12. Door locks, P.O. Boxes and locks
  13. Security systems and fire protection equipment
  14. Ceiling leaks
  15. Walls
  16. Pool/pool area, deck, tile, hot tub, pool furniture, pool equipment

• Inspect vacated apartments and complete checklists in regard to make-ready.
• Check faucets, sink plugs and repair/replace as necessary. Replace washers when needed. Perform exterior repair to sinks, bathtubs, etc., when warranted.
• Replace or repair windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, closets, curtains, mini-blinds, ceiling fans, lights, etc.
• Maintain grounds and common areas including picking up trash, sweeping sidewalks and driveways, snow removal etc.
• Make new keys when requested. Replace vacancy lock (if applicable) on day lock is changed for new resident move-in.
• Lend assistance during trash-out of apartment; e.g., moving heavy/bulky items to dumpster.
• Must be available, on notice, in event of snow and/or ice and other site emergencies.
• Be able to work as a team and independently and help others both at the site and other sites and be flexible in transferring to other local regional sites if required.
• Report supply needs to manager and/or maintenance supervisor. 
• Assist the Maintenance Technician, Porter and Housekeeper as necessary.
• Strong customer service
• Maintain professional appearance at all times

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license along with good driving record is required. 

COMPUTER & EQUIPMENT SKILLS: