Make Ready Technician

Description

The Technician – Level 2 reports to the Neighborhood Service Coordinator and works primarily at the Villages at Oakleaf community. The role prepares vacant units for new residents by performing repairs, installations, and inspections that meet Venterra’s Total Quality Make Ready standards. Daily travel is limited to a 25‑mile radius around the primary location.

Key duties include completing repairs and cleaning of vacant apartments, performing intermediate‑level plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC tasks, and assisting with painting, carpet cleaning, and exterior touch‑ups. The technician also manages inventory, supports work orders and groundskeeping, maintains the property’s curb appeal, and provides emergency or on‑call maintenance as needed. All work is performed independently while adhering to company standards and focusing on resident satisfaction.

• Prepare vacant apartments by repairing, cleaning, and ensuring all features work per Total Quality Make Ready program.
• Perform intermediate maintenance tasks such as light fixture replacement, minor plumbing repairs, appliance checks, HVAC preventive maintenance, and drywall patching.
• Assist with painting, carpet cleaning, and exterior touch‑ups to achieve market‑ready standards.
• Maintain inventory, report supply needs, and support work orders and groundskeeping as required.
• Keep property grounds, parking lots, breezeways, amenities, and common areas clean and attractive.
• Provide emergency and on‑call maintenance support as needed.
• Support the maintenance team with additional duties to uphold resident satisfaction and property standards.
• Travel daily to assigned community locations, typically within a 25‑mile radius of the primary site.
• Prioritize and manage multiple unit turns efficiently.
• Maintain a clean motor vehicle record.

Requirements

The ideal candidate holds an EPA certification (preferred), has prior make‑ready or maintenance experience, and possesses Venterra’s intermediate‑level plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC certification. Strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize multiple unit turns, and flexibility for on‑call rotations are required, along with a clean motor‑vehicle record. Physical demands include frequent lifting of 1‑25 lbs, occasional 25‑75 lbs, and rare lifts over 75 lbs.

• Work independently while following company standards and focusing on resident satisfaction.
• EPA certification preferred.
• Prior experience in make‑ready, maintenance, or related fields.
• Venterra certification in intermediate‑level plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to company standards.
• Lift/carry supplies regularly (1‑25 lbs constant, 25‑75 lbs occasional, over 75 lbs rare).

Benefits

Venterra offers a competitive base salary with performance bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical (PPO), dental, vision, 401k matching, paid vacation, and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. Additional perks encompass educational assistance, eight paid volunteer hours annually, and thousands of employee discounts through BenefitHub. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides accessibility accommodations throughout the hiring process.

• Flexible schedule availability, including participation in on‑call rotation.
• Competitive base salary with performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical PPO, Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation, and short‑ & long‑term disability.
• Educational assistance or reimbursement.
• Eight paid volunteer hours per year.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts via BenefitHub.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance