Make Ready Technician

About the Role

Avenue5 Residential is seeking a Make Ready Technician to address a variety of apartment and property duties as directed by the maintenance supervisor and/or property manager. This role focuses on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, curb appeal, and resident satisfaction. The primary responsibility is ensuring vacated apartments are restored to "market ready" status promptly.

Responsibilities

• Promote customer satisfaction by maintaining cleanliness and curb appeal while interacting courteously and professionally with residents and potential residents.
• Remove trash and debris from office areas and the apartment community perimeter daily.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete make-ready checklists.
• Perform assigned tasks in a friendly, cooperative, and timely manner.
• Clean available apartments, model homes, and common areas as directed.
• Assist with painting duties, including transferring paint from storage to apartment units.
• Lend assistance during trash-out of apartments (e.g., moving heavy/bulky items to dumpster).
• Replace locks and make new keys when requested.
• Address property maintenance concerns related to inclement weather (e.g., snow removal, windstorm, flooding).
• Report any maintenance or life safety issues identified during regular duties.
• Assist the management team with various tasks as required.
• Learn and comply with all company, local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Safely operate maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery, including golf carts.
• Perform tasks without relying on outside contractor assistance.
• Communicate professionally with residents, co-workers, and senior management.
• Foster a team approach to serving residents and maintaining a successful community.
• Comply with all company national standards, safety rules, and applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines.
• Ability to handle conflict with residents and defuse difficult situations.
• Must maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• Professional appearance and compliance with prescribed uniform policy.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to shovel snow, apply ice melt, and operate a commercial snow blower.
• Required to complete and pass Avenue5 Fair Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Training within the first 30 days of employment.

Benefits

• Physical wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage options.
• Financial wellness: Competitive pay, basic life insurance, and matching 401(k) contributions.
• Mental and emotional wellness: Generous time-off plan including 10 paid holidays, a community service day, and your birthday off.
• Perks and more: Mentoring, professional development, discounts, tuition reimbursement, and a robust recognition program.

About Avenue5 Residential

Avenue5 Residential is a fast-growing property management company recognized for its award-winning culture, including:

• Top 15 national finalist on the Best Places to Work Multifamily™.
• Certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2017.
• Listed as one of the Best Workplaces in Real Estate™.
• Ranked second on the 100 fastest-growing private companies in Washington by The Puget Sound Business Journal.
• Ranked 6 on the 2026 National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Top 50 Managers List.

Their core beliefs include putting people and partnerships first, empowering associates, focusing on solutions, championing innovative ideas, and delivering on promises.