Make-Ready Technician

Advance your maintenance career with Morgan Properties — Where Growth and Opportunity Await! Now hiring Make Ready Technicians at Idylwood Apartments! Step into a fast-paced, hands-on role where your work directly impacts the resident experience every day. Our 720-unit apartment community in Cheektowaga, NY is seeking a dependable Make Ready Technician who takes pride in preparing apartment homes for new residents and thrives in a team-oriented environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, working with their hands, and handling a variety of tasks including drywall repair, touch-up painting, plumbing and basic electrical repairs, apartment punch work, trash-outs, grounds support, and general carpentry. HVAC knowledge is a plus, and flexibility to occasionally assist nearby sister properties as needed is highly valued. Drywall repair and touch-up painting Plumbing repairs and troubleshooting Basic electrical repairs and fixture replacement Caulking and apartment touch-ups Trash-out and debris removal Moving appliances, furniture, and other heavy items as needed 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 General carpentry repairs preferred HVAC knowledge is a plus, but not required Occasional travel to nearby sister property may be required based on business needs Compensation & Incentives Base Pay: $23.00 –$25.00 /hr 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 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: 8 AM- 4:30 PM Paid rotating on-call participation required (approximately once every 7 weeks) 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. Experience with apartment turns, drywall, plumbing, and general maintenance preferred. 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, hardworking team player who takes pride in maintaining quality apartment homes and delivering excellent service to residents. #AC6239