Make Ready Technician

Description

The Make Ready Technician (Technician Level 2) prepares vacant apartment homes for new residents by completing repairs, installations, and inspections in line with the Total Quality Make Ready (TQMR) program. This intermediate‑level role requires Venterra‑certified plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC skills and directly impacts resident satisfaction and property appeal. Travel is limited to a 25‑mile radius from the primary location.

• Prepare vacant apartments per TQMR standards, completing repairs, cleaning, and ensuring functionality.
• Perform intermediate maintenance tasks such as light fixture replacement, minor plumbing repairs, appliance checks, HVAC preventative maintenance, and drywall patching.
• Assist with painting, carpet cleaning, and exterior touch‑ups to achieve market‑ready condition.
• Manage inventory, report supply needs, and support work orders and grounds‑keeping tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and curb appeal of grounds, parking lots, breezeways, amenities, and common areas.
• Provide emergency and on‑call maintenance support as required.
• Travel daily to assigned community within a 25‑mile radius.

Requirements

• Work independently while following company standards and focusing on resident satisfaction.
• EPA certification preferred.
• Prior experience in make‑ready, maintenance, or a related field.
• Venterra certification in intermediate plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple unit turns efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to standards.
• Clean motor vehicle record.
• Capability to lift/carry supplies ranging from constant 1‑25 lb to occasional 25‑75 lb and rare over 75 lb.

Benefits

Pay is up to $25 per hour, dependent on experience and certifications, and includes a competitive benefits package. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and is based at The Whitney community.

Venterra Realty is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides accessibility accommodations throughout the hiring process.

• Flexible schedule with participation in an on‑call rotation.
• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus.
• Health (Medical PPO), dental, vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, and employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Educational assistance or reimbursement.
• Eight paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts through BenefitHub.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance