Position Title: Seasonal Make Ready Technician
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Lead Maintenance and/or Property Manager
Employment Status: Seasonal Part-Time
Location: San Antonio, Texas
The Make Ready Technician is responsible for preparing vacant apartment homes for new residents by completing repairs, painting, inspections, and quality improvements that ensure every apartment meets Arbor Property Management's move-in standards. This position plays a vital role in delivering safe, attractive, and market-ready homes while supporting efficient turnover schedules and protecting the owner's investment.
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Complete apartment turns using Arbor make-ready standards.
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Coordinate turnover schedules to meet move-in deadlines.
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Inspect completed apartments to verify move-in readiness.
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Identify and report additional repair needs before occupancy.
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Complete drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and fixture repairs related to apartment turns.
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Repair rather than replace materials whenever practical.
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Maintain high-quality workmanship.
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Protect apartment finishes and fixtures.
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Identify deferred maintenance.
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Maintain organized work areas and care for tools and equipment.
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Assist with service requests and general maintenance tasks as assigned.
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Support grounds and common areas during peak operational needs.
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Assist with emergency response efforts when requested.
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Follow OSHA, PPE, and company safety requirements.
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Operate tools safely.
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Report unsafe conditions immediately.
Delivers apartments that meet Arbor move-in standards.
Completes apartment turns on schedule.
Produces accurate, high-quality workmanship.
Works safely and follows company safety standards.
Collaborates effectively with the maintenance team.
Takes ownership of assigned work.
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High school diploma or GED preferred.
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One to two years of multifamily maintenance, building maintenance, or related trade experience preferred.
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Knowledge of painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and general maintenance.
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Ability to safely use maintenance tools and equipment.
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Strong communication and customer service skills.
Employees are required to provide and maintain their own professional maintenance hand tools. Arbor Property Management maintains a separate Required Maintenance Tools List.
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Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation when required.
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Maintain current vehicle registration and insurance when driving for business.
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Frequently stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, crawl, and lift up to 100 pounds.
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Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
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Use required PPE and safely operate maintenance equipment.
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Conduct yourself with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
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Deliver exceptional service.
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Take ownership and be accountable.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Comply with company policies and applicable laws.
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Support teamwork and continuous improvement.
Part-time employees are not eligible for company-sponsored medical insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays unless otherwise required by law or company policy.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screening, and all other applicable pre-employment requirements.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Arbor Property Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities as business needs require. Arbor Property Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
