Job Description
Job Description: Make Ready
Reports to: Property
Manager
Compensation: Hourly
The purpose
of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties
associated with the position of Make Ready. While the following information
should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should
also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically
addressed.
Every person
is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with
fulfilling company objectives.
Review these
duties, skills and physical requirements closely and that you understand that
by signing the Job Description Acknowledgment, you are verifying that you can
perform all the duties, have the skills and possess the physical abilities that
are necessary to perform the job as described.
Job Brief: In
coordination with the Property Manager, the Make-Ready employee's primary
responsibility is to ensure that all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored
to "market ready" status in a timely manner and according to the
Property Manager's timetable.
Attendance: Every job is
important to the overall operation of our Company and your regular and punctual
attendance is expected.
Duties and Responsibilities: Inspects vacate apartments and complete checklists regarding
make-ready. Informs Property Manager of needed services and
repairs. Routinely performs the following duties to restore apartment to
"market ready" status:
· Checks all lights and replaces, as necessary.
· Replaces or repairs windows, latches, screens, hinges,
sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, and closets.
· Checks applicable appliances and informs Property Manager
of problems.
· Assists in changing or removing appliances from apartment.
· Makes keys when necessary.
· Checks faucets sink plugs and repair/replace, as
necessary. Replaces washers when needed. Performs exterior repairs
to sinks, bathtubs, etc., when warranted.
· Assists with painting duties when
requested. Transfers paint from storage areas to apartment units when
painting is scheduled.
· Repairs or replaces curtains, mini-blinds, ceiling fans,
etc.
· Repairs plaster holes in walls, paints, as necessary.
· Inspects bathroom tiles, performs minor
repairs/replacements.
· Changes A/C filters.
· Operates carpet cleaning equipment to clean carpets.
· Lends assistance during trash-out of apartment, e.g.,
moving heavy/bulky items to dumpster.
· Replaces vacancy lock (if applicable) on all make ready
apartments. Also changes out P.O. Box lock when requested (if applicable).
· Makes new keys when requested.
· Assists in keeping grounds clean, always.
· Assists maintenance when requested.
· Delivers notices to all apartment.
· Reports supply needs to Property Manager.
· Performs other tasks as assigned by Property
Manager.
Qualifications: Must
meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.
Equipment Requirements: Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when
working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety
equipment as tasks dictate.
Work Hours: 40 hours per
week. Weekends as circumstances warrant; on-call on a rotating basis and for
emergencies and then you will have an adjusted work schedule.
Equipment: An employee
in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and
maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools, including mop, broom, vacuum
cleaner, carpet cleaning equipment, buffer, step ladder, full ladder,
hand tools, key-cutting machine, hand truck, wheelbarrow.
Physical Requirements: Constant need to be on feet. Have constant need (66% to
100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
· Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel - Perform routine cleaning; pick
up debris.
· Climb Stairs - Routine cleaning duties require access to
2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
· Push or Pull - Move light furniture, appliances, open and
close doors, etc.
· Reach Above Shoulder - Perform routine cleaning duties.
· Climb Ladders - Perform routine cleaning duties.
· Grasp/Grip/Turning - Handle cleaning tools and equipment.
· Finger Dexterity - Handle cleaning tools and
equipment.
·
Lifting/carrying (supplies, paint, carpet cleaning
equipment, etc.):
· Over 100 lbs. - Rare need
· 50 - 75 lbs. - Occasional need
· 25 - 50 lbs. - Frequent need
· 1 - 25 lbs. - Constant need
Note: Lifting and carrying of
weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or
more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers,
refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.
Writing Requirements:
· Inventory maintenance, requisition, requests, required
maintenance reports.
Vision Requirements: Constant
need to notice difference between clean and unclean. Observe areas
needing attention. Frequent need to see things clearly beyond arm’s
reaches. Observe and assist Maintenance; observe problems throughout
property.
Hearing Requirements: Not
essential. Frequent need to receive instructions from Property
management. Written instructions should be acceptable.
Speaking Requirements: Not
essential. Frequent need to ask questions, request supplies. Written
instructions should be acceptable.
Driving/Traveling Requirements: Frequent need to utilize personal transportation to
pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors. Rotation "on
call" status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property
at moment’s notice. Pick up and deliveries and supplies needed to preform
job tasks. Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
coverage.
Working Environment: Indoors.
Occasionally outdoors. Occasional exposure to cleaning solvents, adhesives,
paint fumes, etc. Frequent need to work in awkward and confining
positions.
Reasoning Development: Moderate.
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one to
two-step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with occasional
or no deviations from standard procedures