Job Summary:

Our Make Ready Technician is responsible for preparing vacant apartments for move-in and assisting with the overflow of maintenance requests. They are customer focused and team players who take pride in the work they perform which may also include grounds keeping, housekeeping, and pool maintenance. Camden Make Ready Technicians contribute to community retention efforts by taking initiative in maintaining community appearance and providing the highest level of customer service at all times.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in, including removing trash and completing any necessary repairs or replacements
• Touch-up paint in apartments and around community areas as needed
• Respond to and complete service requests in a timely manner
• Coordinate with the maintenance supervisor and team to prioritize tasks throughout the day
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents, guests, and vendors
• Identify any issues regarding safety, hazardous conditions or maintenance needs in the community and correct them or report them to the maintenance supervisor
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment within the community
• Ensure upkeep of community appearance by replacing lightbulbs, removing trash and litter, painting and performing repairs
• Accurately complete records in Onesite regarding service requests, preventative maintenance, and make-ready of vacant apartments
• Assist with grounds keeping, pool maintenance, housekeeping, distribution of notices, apartment inspections, and other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Six months of maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry
• High School Diploma preferred; certification from an accredited trade school highly desired
• EPA Type I, Type II or Universal certification preferred
• Handle tile work, carpentry repairs and all facets of the make ready process
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays as required

And here’s the fine print HR wants you to know: 

• Will be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, climbing ladders/stairs, walking on rooftops, lifting/moving/carrying light to heavy weight material/appliances/equipment up to 50 lbs. and using the dolly/buddy system for equipment over 50 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate small-motorized equipment (i.e., repetitive hand/wrist, gripping and elbow motion)
• Must have normal range of hearing, vision, color discrimination and depth perception for proper operation of machines and equipment
• Will be exposed to some low to medium level noise when using machinery or power tools
• Must be able to complete tasks wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., goggles, masks, gloves, etc.)
• Will be exposed on a regular basis to outdoor environment (i.e., heat, cold, damp, rain, etc.).
• Hazards can be minimized with proper lifting techniques, SDS and general safety training, and wearing appropriate PPE
• Must be able to read and write in English at intermediate level to read diagrams, meters, instructions, etc.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and plans
• Deals with standardized situations with occasional or no deviations from standard procedures
• Requires public contact and excellent interpersonal skills
• Attendance and punctuality is essential for success in this position
• Contact your HR team for the position’s Physical Demands Analysis

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Camden may add or change responsibilities in order to meet business and organizational needs. Employees must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. 

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