Make-Ready Technician

Advance your maintenance career with Morgan Properties — Where Growth and Opportunity Await!

Morgan Properties is hiring Make Ready Service Technicians!

NOW OFFERING $1500 SIGN ON BONUS!

Join our team as a Make Ready Service Technician at The Ridge at Merriman Valley in Akron, OH! This expansive community features 1,400+ apartment homes, offering steady work and opportunities to grow your maintenance career.

The Make Ready Service Technician prepares vacant apartments for market-ready condition by performing various maintenance and turnover duties including, but not limited to:

• Standard apartment turns and unit preparation
• Basic appliance repair and troubleshooting
• Drywall repair and touch-up painting
• Basic electrical repairs and fixture replacement
• Caulking and apartment touch-ups
• Trash-out and debris removal
• 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

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys apartment turns, takes pride in quality workmanship, and wants to be part of a collaborative maintenance team supporting a large, well-established community.

Compensation & Incentives:

• Base Pay: $21.00 – $24.00 per hour
• 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
• $100 vehicle stipend
• 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: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Position will eventually participate in rotating on-call responsibilities
• 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.
• Live within a 30-minute commute of the property.
• Traditional maintenance skills and hands-on experience preferred.
• Experience with apartment turns, appliance repair, drywall, painting, and basic electrical work preferred.
• Candidates with strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
• 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, team-oriented individual who takes pride in maintaining quality apartment homes and delivering exceptional service to residents while helping keep The Ridge at Merriman Valley looking its best every day.

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If you are hired at Morgan Properties, your overall compensation package will also be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Get To Know Us:

Established in 1985, Morgan Properties is a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, with a corporate office in Rochester, New York. Morgan Properties and its affiliates pursue a diversified investment strategy focusing on multifamily equity investments, commercial mortgage-backed securities, preferred equity, and whole loans. Morgan Properties and its affiliates own and manage a multifamily portfolio comprising over 110,000 units across more than 400 communities in 22 states – the company is consistently one of the largest owners of multifamily in the country.

Additionally, the company has made investments in commercial mortgage-backed securities backed by over $40 billion in multifamily loans. With over 2,500 employees, Morgan Properties prides itself on its quick decision-making capabilities, strong capital relationships, and proven operational expertise. For more information, please visit www.morganproperties.com.