Job Description

Starburst Apartments is now hiring a Make Ready in Austin, TX.

Duties:

• Prepare vacant apartments for market ready status through turn-over repairs and improvements
• Maintain snow removal, cleaning and maintenance of grounds, including common areas
• Provide residents with outstanding customer service
• Keep the property clean and free of trash and debris
• Pick up trash around buildings, parking areas, and common spaces
• Clean breezeways, stairwells, and other shared areas
• Maintain dumpster and trash areas
• Assist the maintenance team with light tasks when needed
• Report any maintenance or safety concerns to management
• Help keep the community neat and welcoming for residents

Requirements

Education & Logistics

• High School Diploma or GED: require a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License & Insurance: Crucial for traveling across larger properties or picking up supplies.
• Reliable Transportation: Required to ensure you can commute consistently to the job site.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

You do not need to be a master tradesperson, but you must have a working knowledge of:

• Drywall & Painting: Patching sheetrock, caulking fixtures, and seamless paint touch-ups.
• Basic Plumbing & Electrical: Replacing light fixtures, changing outlets, repairing minor leaks, and clearing drains.
• Appliance & Lock Repair: Troubleshooting basic appliances and rekeying deadbolt locks.
• Tool Proficiency: Confident use of basic hand tools, power tools, ladders, and appliance dollies.

Physical & Availability Demands

• Physical Stamina: Expect to be on your feet 70% to 100% of the day, with frequent bending, kneeling, and climbing up to 30-foot ladders.
• Heavy Lifting: Ability to lift up to 50–80 lbs unassisted for moving appliances like washers, dryers, and refrigerators.
• On-Call Flexibility: Willingness to work alternating night, weekend, or holiday shifts to handle property emergencies.

Preferred "Plus" Qualifications

While rarely strictly mandatory for entry-level roles, having these will significantly boost your pay and hiring chances:

• EPA Certification (Type II or Universal): Highly preferred if you want to handle air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Bilingual Skills: Being fluent in Spanish and English.
• Prior Experience: 1–2 years in residential custodial, hotel hospitality maintenance, or construction framing/handyman work.

Benefits: Taking care of our clients and residents starts with taking care of our team. Tarantino is committed to each team member's health, wealth, and overall well-being. We deeply value the contributions of our employees and offer various benefits to ensure that our extraordinary team is taken care of.

• Competitive Pay
• Medical and Rx
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement and 401k
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Vision
• Dental