Job ID: KJ23451310
Location: Auburn, AL
Category: zzzMaintenance
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 03/10/2026
Turn Key| $17.48 per hour | Monday-Thursday / 7:00am-5:30pm | Full Time | Temp-Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $17.48 per hour
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm
- Location: Auburn, AL
- Temporary opportunity to gain career experience
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Description
The Make Ready Technician is responsible for preparing vacant apartment units for new residents by
ensuring they are clean, safe, and ready for occupancy. This position performs a variety of tasks including cleaning, repairs, painting, and general maintenance to bring units up to the community’s standards. Oncall duty is not required; however, overtime may be required. All activities must support the Auburn Housing Authority (“AHA” or “Authority”) and its managed agencies’ missions, strategic goals, and objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect recently vacated units and identify necessary repairs and maintenance.
- Perform basic repairs such as patching walls, painting, replacing fixtures, and repairing doors,
- windows, or locks.
- Clean units thoroughly, including kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, floors, and windows.
- Replace or repair flooring, blinds, appliances, and hardware as needed.
- Ensure all plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems are operational and report issues to maintenance
- supervisor if specialty repairs are required.
- Remove trash and debris from units and surrounding areas.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and report low stock to supervisor.
- Work closely with the maintenance and leasing teams to prioritize unit turnarounds and meet move-in
- deadlines.
- Assist with grounds maintenance, as needed.
- The position must make-ready vacant units in accordance with the approved Maintenance Policy.
- Follow all safety procedures and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Exhibits requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position effectively.
- Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work on feet for extended periods
- Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug
Benefits and Perks:
- $17.48 per hour
- Medical Benefits
- Training & Opportunities for Growth
Your New Organization:
Play a critical role in maintaining organized and efficient maintenance operations as a Turn Key for a premier neighborhood in Auburn, AL.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $36,358.40 excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
