Apartment Make-Ready Technician - 83 Reserve

About the Company

Preferred Apartment Communities combines expertise with a people-first approach, delivering consistent care and communities that feel like home. Our mission is to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a workplace where our associates feel supported, inspired, and prepared to grow. Guided by the belief that we should always be better today than yesterday, we champion continuous improvement across every level of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy by completing make-ready duties, inspections, and routine maintenance repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests and perform preventative maintenance on apartments, buildings, and community amenities.
• Maintain and organize the maintenance shop, manage inventory, and update maintenance logs and databases.
• Support vendor/contractor oversight, budget goals, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform cleaning and upkeep of vacant units, grounds, common areas, and amenity spaces to maintain community standards.
• Provide excellent resident service by addressing concerns promptly, communicating professionally, assisting with resident events, and delivering community correspondence.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of maintenance or make-ready experience required; apartment maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to use hand tools and testing equipment, and perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs., move equipment/appliances weighing 75-300+ lbs. using a hand truck, and push/pull heavy loads.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders up to 40 feet, and work on step ladders while lifting and installing fixtures.
• Ability to perform maintenance on apartments, buildings, and amenities, including moving heavy equipment and completing repairs in a physically demanding environment.

Benefits

• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
• 401k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

Pay

Expected hourly rate of $21.00-$22.00/hour. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.