Make Ready - Mission at La Villita Apartments

Make Ready Technician

Gaines Investment Trust is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Make Ready Technician to join our team at Mission at La Villita Apartments in Irving, Texas. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys transforming apartment homes into welcoming spaces for new residents. Whether you already have multifamily make-ready experience or are looking to continue building your maintenance career, you'll be part of a supportive team with opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

What You Will Do

• Prepare vacant apartment homes for new residents by completing make-ready work on schedule
• Complete painting, drywall repairs, cleaning, caulking, and general repairs to company standards
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, and maintenance repairs
• Assist with apartment inspections to ensure homes are move-in ready
• Complete maintenance work orders as assigned
• Help maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the community, amenities, and common areas
• Assist with groundskeeping and curb appeal as needed
• Work closely with the maintenance and office teams to ensure timely apartment availability
• Provide courteous, professional customer service to residents
• Participate in the on-call rotation when applicable

What You Will Bring The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous make-ready, apartment maintenance, construction, or related experience preferred
• Valid driver's license (required)
• Reliable transportation
• Experience with painting, drywall, basic plumbing, electrical repairs, appliance installation, or carpentry preferred
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to lift, carry, bend, climb stairs, and perform physical work throughout the day
• Positive attitude, dependability, and strong work ethic
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional living experience for residents

Why You'll Love GIT At Gaines Investment Trust, we believe our people are our greatest investment. As a 100% family-owned and operated company with more than 60 years of ownership and management experience, we've built a culture centered on stability, teamwork, and long-term career growth. Unlike third-party management companies, we own and operate our communities, allowing our employees to focus on quality workmanship while building rewarding careers with a company that invests in its people. We proudly provide ongoing maintenance training through our dedicated maintenance training facilities and promote from within whenever possible. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Hourly Compensation
• Monthly Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Employee Apartment Discount (where eligible)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Optional Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Pet Insurance
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Founded in 1966, Gaines Investment Trust is a fully integrated, family-owned real estate investment and management company that owns and operates apartment communities throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. With a portfolio of more than 8,000 apartment homes, we are committed to the long-term ownership of our communities while investing in our employees, residents, and properties for lasting success. Our mission is simple: own communities we would be proud to live in, hire exceptional people who share our values, and create outstanding experiences for our residents and employees alike. Learn more about Gaines Investment Trust and our communities at