Make Ready Tech

About the role

Fogelman is hiring an experienced Make Ready Technician to join the team at Lincoln at Wolfchase Apartments located in the Cordova area of Memphis. With over 63 years of experience and ranked #2 in the country as a Best Place to Work in Multifamily for 2026, Fogelman offers a supportive, team‑focused environment where you can grow your skills.

Responsibilities

• Clearing out and disposal of all items left behind after move out.
• Completes service on make‑ready apartments according to the move out checklist including painting tasks.
• Performs new move‑in service requests per the move‑in checklist.
• Assists in taking inventory of supplies and furnishing supervisor with needed list.
• Assists with completing other service requests.
• Assists in preventive maintenance projects.
• Escalate unresolved service issues to the Service Director.
• May participate in "on call" rotation and respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Responsible for positive communications with residents, vendors, and co‑workers.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Adhere to all company policies including but not limited to safety and Fair Housing.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of 3 years experience as a Make Ready Technician, is well‑rounded with maintenance skills including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair, has strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, and is a team player. HVAC certification is a plus! A valid Driver’s license is required for the position.

Two years of experience in maintenance preferred. HVAC experience with certification (Type 1 & 2 or Universal) preferred. Proficiency in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair preferred. Depending on the property, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance may be required.

Environmental and physical demands: constant walking, standing, and sitting alternately; frequent climbing of stairs; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulders. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs or more. Strong constant finger and hand dexterity with ability to grasp/turn, touch, feel, and reach. Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing; ability to comprehend and speak. Work in a variety of conditions, including both indoors and outdoors; frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits and Pay

• Competitive biweekly pay
• On‑call stipend (if certified)
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Monthly cell phone allowance & split renewal commissions
• Housing discount
• Summer incentive program – incentives, lunch & perks
• BCBS Health, Dental, Vision, Disability/Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Training, career development, certifications, tuition reimbursement
• Recognition & rewards through Awardco + associate appreciations & incentives
• $500 associate referrals
• Employee Connect –