Are you seeking a physical job that allows you to make a positive impact on others? Make-ready technicians ensure rental properties are maintained and move-in ready for new tenants through a variety of tasks and responsibilities. As demand for rental units has increased dramatically in recent years, there are a growing number of make-ready technician openings throughout the U.S. If you’re interested in a job that’s both fast-paced and multifaceted, keep reading to learn more about this career path:
Core responsibilities.
As a make-ready technician, you’ll play a critical role in getting property units ready for new tenants, as well as ensuring proper safety and maintenance protocols on your property. Some of the core responsibilities that will be expected of you on a daily basis include inspecting vacant units and meeting inspectors on site; cleaning units; monitoring supply needs; and completing preventive maintenance tasks and work orders as assigned by property managers. In performing all responsibilities, it’s essential that make-ready technician positions demonstrate the highest degree of customer service when interacting with residents and vendors.
Skills and abilities.
There are many necessary hard skills and soft skills required to be an effective make-ready technician who’s equipped to manage all aspects of the job. Typical hard skills for most make-ready technician jobs include painting skills; carpentry; and electrical expertise. While in-depth experience in each one of these skill sets is not always crucial, it’s important to have a general understanding of each so you can perform basic tasks and repairs (such as fixing a leaky pipe, tightening doorknobs, or installing a new light fixture). In terms of soft skills, it’s extremely helpful to have strong communication abilities; time management; problem-solving; and attention to detail. Technicians who are proactive in identifying problems – and implementing the best solutions – are often the most successful at navigating the many aspects of a make-ready technician position.
Experience and qualifications.
Ideally, it’s helpful to have at least a couple years of maintenance or repair experience before pursuing a make-ready technician role. Educational qualifications are generally a high school diploma and a baseline knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems. Additionally, you should demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal abilities. If you lack adequate experience for a job, it’s important to note that many employers offer on-the-job training and mentorship programs that help new workers gain more skills and confidence.
From hands-on work to rewarding interpersonal connections, there are many reasons to explore a job as a make-ready technician.
If you need assistance finding make-ready technician opportunities, turn to the experts at HH Staffing and let us help you secure your next position.
Until Next Time,
Your Staffing Partner, Darrin Rohr- President, CEO, and Chief Servant
Current owner of HH Staffing and Former Chief HR Officer for several successful Multinational Fortune 500 Companies. Brings a fresh perspective from decades of experience creating Great Workplace Cultures by building high-performance teams while leading and managing people from all different backgrounds. HH Staffing is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, and is uniquely positioned to serve both local and national clients.
