Make Ready Technician

Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Location: Links at Windsor Parke

About the role

The Make Ready Technician – Level 1 prepares vacant apartment homes for new residents by completing repairs, installations, and inspections. This role ensures all units meet company standards by addressing maintenance needs and supporting the maintenance team as needed. Their work directly impacts resident satisfaction and property appeal.

In this role, you will travel daily to one of the assigned communities within your region, typically not exceeding a 25-mile radius of the designated primary location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents by completing repairs, cleaning, and ensuring all features are in working order per the Total Quality Make Ready (TQMR) program.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks, including light fixture replacements, minor plumbing repairs, appliance checks, and drywall patching.
• Assist with painting, carpet cleaning, and exterior touch-ups to meet market-ready standards.
• Maintain inventory, report supply needs, and support the maintenance team with work orders and groundskeeping as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and curb appeal of the property, including grounds, parking lots, breezeways, amenities, and common areas.
• Work independently while following company standards, demonstrating attention to detail, and maintaining a commitment to resident satisfaction.
• Provide emergency and on-call maintenance support as needed.
• Support the team with other duties as needed to maintain resident satisfaction and property standards.

Requirements

• Prior experience in make-ready, maintenance, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repairs.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple unit turns efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to maintaining company standards.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record required.
• Lifting/carrying requirements:
  • Over 75 lbs: Rare need
  • 25 – 75 lbs: Occasional need
  • 1 – 25 lbs: Constant need

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance bonus.
• Health benefits (Medical PPO, Dental, Vision).
• 401k matching.
• Paid vacation and suite benefits.
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Educational Assistance / Reimbursement.
• 8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub.

About the company

Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 22 major US cities. Over 50,000 people and more than 10,000 pets call Venterra "home." The Venterra Team is focused on achieving excellence in serving its three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors.

Venterra has enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over its 24-year history, driven by the exceptional commitment and dedication of its approximately 950 team members. The company has been recognized as a leading workplace with numerous prestigious awards, including:

• US Awards: 2025 Best Workplaces in Real Estate™, 2025 Best Medium Workplaces™ (Fortune), Best Workplaces in Texas™ List.
• Canada Awards: 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Professional Development, Inclusion, Mental Wellness, and more.

Explore Venterra’s communities at VenterraLiving.com and learn more about the company at Venterra.com.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.