Apartment Make Ready Technician

About the Role

AMLI Residential is seeking an experienced Make Ready Technician with strong drywall repair skills to join the maintenance team at AMLI West Plano. The technician will prepare apartment homes for new residents, performing drywall repairs, finishing work, and a variety of make‑ready tasks while upholding AMLI’s high standards for quality.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm with a rotating weekend/evening on‑call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform drywall repairs, patching, texture matching, and wall preparation for apartment turns.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete make‑ready repairs before new resident move‑ins.
• Complete painting, touch‑ups, caulking, and other interior finish work.
• Repair or replace doors, locks, screens, hinges, baseboards, shelving, blinds, ceiling fans, light fixtures, and other apartment components.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repairs as needed.
• Identify additional maintenance issues during apartment turns and communicate needed repairs to the maintenance team.
• Make keys and complete lock changes for new resident move‑ins.
• Assist the maintenance team with property upkeep, cleaning, and grounds‑related responsibilities.
• Participate in the property’s rotating on‑call schedule.

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on drywall repair and finishing skills, including patching holes, repairing damaged drywall, matching texture, and preparing surfaces for paint.
• Experience with apartment make‑ready, maintenance, construction, remodeling, or similar repair work.
• Painting and general repair abilities.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Attention to detail and pride in delivering a move‑in ready apartment.
• Availability for a rotating evening/weekend on‑call schedule.
• Reliable transportation for on‑call responsibilities.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lb.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus monthly bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 45 % rent discount for an eligible one‑bedroom apartment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Up to 20 days of paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Training and career‑development opportunities.