Make-Ready Technician

Make Ready Service Technician

Advance your maintenance career with Morgan Properties Where Growth and Opportunity Await!

Morgan Properties is hiring Make Ready Service Technicians!

NOW OFFERING $1500 SIGN ON BONUS!

Join our team as a Make Ready Service Technician at The Ridge at Merriman Valley in Akron, OH! This expansive community features 1,400+ apartment homes, offering steady work and opportunities to grow your maintenance career.

The Make Ready Service Technician prepares vacant apartments for market-ready condition by performing various maintenance and turnover duties including, but not limited to:

• Standard apartment turns and unit preparation
• Basic appliance repair and troubleshooting
• Drywall repair and touch-up painting
• Basic electrical repairs and fixture replacement
• Caulking and apartment touch-ups
• Trash-out and debris removal
• Testing locks and key sets
• Assisting with property inspections and apartment walks
• Maintaining grounds and common areas including trash pickup, sweeping sidewalks and breezeways, etc.
• Assisting Maintenance Technicians, Porters, and Housekeeping as needed

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys apartment turns, takes pride in quality workmanship, and wants to be part of a collaborative maintenance team supporting a large, well-established community.

Compensation & Incentives:

• Base Pay: $21.00 $24.00 per hour
• Up to 20% Rent Discount
• Property Staff Shared Renewal Commissions
• Morgan Essentials: $300 quarterly
• On-Call Appreciation: $15/day for holding the on-call phone
• $100 vehicle stipend
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off, including 10 holidays per year and sick leave

Hours & Schedule:

• Monday Friday: 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
• Position will eventually participate in rotating on-call responsibilities
• Must be available and prepared for emergency events as needed
• Schedule subject to change based on business needs

What We'll Expect From You:

• Active and valid driver's license and personal vehicle.
• Live within a 30-minute commute of the property.
• Traditional maintenance skills and hands-on experience preferred.
• Experience with apartment turns, appliance repair, drywall, painting, and basic electrical work preferred.
• Candidates with strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
• HVAC/EPA/CFC Certification preferred, but not required.
• One year of related maintenance experience, or equivalent education and experience.

We're looking for a dependable, team-oriented individual who takes pride in maintaining quality apartment homes and delivering exceptional service to residents while helping keep The Ridge at Merriman Valley looking its best every day.