Make Ready Technician

Job Summary

The Make Ready Technician is responsible for preparation of vacant apartments for move-in and assisting with the overflow of Service Requests and general maintenance requests for an apartment community.

Essential Functions

·          Prepare vacant apartments for move-in.

·          Review the make-ready board or take direction from the Community Manager to determine action to be taken on apartments.

·          Make all repairs/replacements necessary for apartment to be occupied.

·          Apply touch-up paint as needed to apartment and area outside entrances.

·          Clean out all trash from apartments before, during and after make-ready activity.

·          Respond to resident maintenance requests and Service Request.

·          Use Service Request and schedules to establish priorities. Requests from the Community Manager and/or Service Supervisor/Assistant Community Service Supervisor or emergencies should be top priority.

·          Repair/replace any apartment materials/maintenance requests within scope of management responsibility.

·          Identify and correct hazardous property conditions.

·          During normal course of duty look for needed maintenance or liability hazards and repair/report to supervisor or manager.

·          Perform preventive maintenance on equipment/apartments.

·          Attendance is an essential job function.

·          May be requested to assist in other areas of property including painting, grounds keeping duties, trash pick-up, pool maintenance, housekeeping, office support, etc. depending on property needs.

·          Attends and participates in Camden’s training programs as required.

Experience and Specialized Knowledge

·          Position requires a minimum of 1-year general maintenance experience and at least 6 months apartment maintenance experience.

·          Must be able to handle light plumbing repairs, tile work, light HVAC equipment repairs, trouble shoot appliances, carpentry repairs, simple electrical repairs and all facets of apartment make-ready.

Education

·          High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; trade school preferred

Training/Certificates/Association Membership

·          Freon Recovery certification Type I and II, or Universal required if repairs involve use of refrigerants.

·          Certified Apartment Service Technician (CAMT) recommended.

·          Certifications in boilers, plumbing, HVAC (basic), journeyman license, use of fire extinguisher and first aid preferred. Must have training in compressor diagnosis, appliance repair, etc. Must have certifications/permits required by city or state to perform job responsibilities (i.e., pool operations, etc.).

Specific Skills/Equipment

·          Key machine

·          Sewer machine

·          Sink machine

·          Leak detector

·          Ampro meter

·          Volt meter

·          Manifold gauges

·          Charging cylinders

·          Boilers

·          Spray paint rig

·          Air conditioners

·          Appliances

·          Water heaters

·          Welding torches (A/C)

·          Hand tools

·          Soldering torch

·          Propane torch (plumbing)

·          Steam clean/shampoo machine

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This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Camden reserves the right to add or change responsibilities at any time in order to meet business and organizational needs.