Make Ready Technician

The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of MAKE-READY TECHNICIAN. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives.

It is imperative that you review these duties, skills and physical requirements closely and that you understand that by signing the Job Description Acknowledgment, you are verifying that you can perform all the duties, have the skills and possess the physical abilities that are necessary to perform the job as described.

JOB BRIEF: In coordination with the manager and maintenance supervisor, The MAKE-READY TECHNICIAN’S primary responsibility is to ensure that all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to "market ready" status in a timely manner and according to the manager's timetable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects vacated apartments and completes checklists in regard to make-ready. Informs senior maintenance technician and manager of needed services and repairs.
• Routinely performs the following duties in order to restore apartment to "market ready" status:
•  Checks all lights and replaces as necessary.
•  Replaces or repairs windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, closets.
•  Checks applicable appliances and informs senior maintenance technician of problems.
•  Assists in changing or removing appliances from apartment.
•  Makes keys when necessary.
•  Checks faucets sink plugs and repairs/replaces as necessary. Replaces washers when needed. Performs exterior repairs to sinks, bathtubs, etc., when warranted. 
•  Assists with painting duties when requested. Transfers paint from storage areas to apartment units when painting is scheduled.
•  Repairs or replaces curtains, mini-blinds, ceiling fans, etc.
•  Repairs plaster holes in walls, paints as necessary.
•  Inspects bathroom tiles, performs minor repairs/replacements.
•  Changes A/C filters
•  Operates carpet cleaning equipment to clean carpets.
• Lends assistance during trash-out of apartment; e.g., moving heavy/bulky items to dumpster.
• Replaces vacancy lock (if applicable) on day lock is changed for new resident for move-in. Also changes out P.O. box lock when requested (if applicable).
• Makes new keys when requested.
• Assists in keeping grounds clean at all times.
• Assists maintenance when requested.
• Delivers notices to all apartment.
• Reports supply needs to manager and/or senior maintenance technician.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by manager or senior maintenance technician.

Equipment: An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in

the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools, including

mop, broom, vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaning equipment, buffer, step

ladder, full ladder, hand tools, key-cutting machine, hand truck,

wheelbarrow.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
• Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel Perform routine cleaning; pick up debris.
• Climb Stairs Routine cleaning duties require access to 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
• Push or Pull Move light furniture, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
• Reach Above Shoulder Perform routine cleaning duties.
• Climb Ladders Perform routine cleaning duties.
• Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle cleaning tools and equipment.
• Finger Dexterity Handle cleaning tools and equipment.
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, paint, carpet cleaning equipment, etc.):
• Over 100 lbs. Rare need (less than 1% of the time)
• 50 - 75 lbs. Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
• 25 - 50 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)
• 1 - 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)
• Writing Inventory maintenance, requisition, requests, required maintenance reports.

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to notice difference between clean and unclean. Observe areas needing attention.
• Frequent need (33% to 60% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm's reach. Observe and assist maintenance; observe problems throughout property.

HEARING REQUIREMENTS

• Not essential. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to receive instructions from residential management. Written instructions should be acceptable.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Indoors (66% to 100% of the time). Occasionally outdoors (1% to 33% of the time).
• Occasional exposure (1% to 33% of time) to cleaning solvents, adhesives, paint fumes, etc.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.