The Company:

Shippy Properties is a rapidly growing company with a lot of opportunity. We are based in Austin, Texas and our portfolio currently includes communities in Austin, Round Rock, & San Antonio.

Our mission is to cultivate a culture of belonging where both our communities and our people are well cared for. Through positivity, open communication, commitment to quality and our dedication to creating fun every day, we create spaces that feel like home.

Our culture of care extends to every part of the Shippy Multifamily Group. This translates to safe and profitable investments for our partners, a positive and purposeful workplace for our employees, and a dedication to giving back to the communities we serve.

We are looking for service-oriented individuals who are passionate, motivated, hard-working, and effective!

The Position:

As the Make Ready Technician you will ensure that all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to "make ready" status and diagnose problems and make repairs in areas such as dry walling, painting, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, and appliance repair. Make Ready Tech Will also be required to perform work orders as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and improve all units prior to residents move in date - trash out, change bulbs/locks, install appliances, painting, caulking, light drywall repair
• Maintain pool and understand basic pool care (chemical readings, making chemical adjustments, and back-washing etc.
  
• Can safely operate the following equipment; power washer, backpack blower, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaner and sweepers
• Maintain grounds by removing debris and trash
• Reports supply needs to Lead Maintenance and or Community Manager and maintain shop organization
• Complete assigned work orders
• Ensure all work orders are responded to within 24 - 48 hours
• Ensure thorough restoration of vacated apartments to "make ready" status.
• Diagnose and repair problems in various areas such as drywalling, painting, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete make-ready checklists.
• Replace or repair windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, closets, curtains, mini-blinds, ceiling fans, lights, etc.
• Check and repair/replace faucets and sink plugs as necessary.
• Replace washers when needed.
• Perform exterior repairs on sinks, bathtubs, etc., when necessary.
• Assist with painting and drywall repair.
• Make new keys upon request.
• Replace vacancy lock (if applicable) when changing locks for new resident move-in.
• Share cleaning and grounds-keeping duties with the maintenance staff.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year general maintenance or property experience
• Maintenance and Repair experience in Painting, Carpentry, Dry wall, Basic Electric and Plumbing
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs
• Availability for on call rotation evenings and weekends

Why you want to join our team?

• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Wellness Initiatives and Incentives
• Competitive PTO package with additional paid time off for volunteering
• Paid day off for birthday
• Weekly team lunches provided
• Employee Rental Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Performance based bonuses

Employment with Shippy Properties is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, possessing a valid driver’s license and drug screen.

Shippy Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.