Make Tech

Fogelman is a nationally recognized leader in multifamily property management and investment, backed by six decades of experience, dynamic associates, and expert leadership. Our collaborative culture has earned us recognition as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Multifamily and one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Companies. With teamwork, experience, and expertise at the core of who we are, we create welcoming communities for thousands of residents while building trusted relationships and durable value for our partners and associates.

Make Ready Technician to join the team at The Retreat at Steeplechase Apartments
. We seek dedicated associates who want to grow! The ideal candidate possesses experience as a Make Ready Technician, is well-rounded with maintenance skills, has strong attention to detail and is a team player.
HVAC certification a plus!

Competitive pay (paid every other Friday), incentives, all major benefits including matched 401K, ongoing training, associate recognition and awards, and opportunities for career advancement.

The Make Ready Technician maintains efficient operation of the property by clearing out and preparing vacant units for new residents.

• Clearing out and disposal of all items left behind after move out.
• Completes service on make-ready apartments according to the move out checklist.
• Performs new move in service requests per the move in checklist.
• Assists in taking inventory of supplies and furnishing supervisor with needed list.
• Assists with completing other service requests.
• Assists in preventive maintenance projects.
• Escalate unresolved service issues to the Service Director.
• May participate in "on call" rotation and respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Responsible for positive communications with residents, vendors, and co-workers.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Adhere to all company policies including but not limited to safety and Fair Housing.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Two years of experience in maintenance preferred.
• HVAC experience with certification (Type 1 & 2 or Universal) preferred.
• Proficiency in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair preferred.
• Depending on the property, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance may be required.

• Constant walking, standing, and sitting alternately; frequent climbing of stairs; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulders.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs or more.
• Strong constant finger and hand dexterity with ability to grasp/turn, touch, feel, and reach.
• Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing; ability to comprehend and speak.
• Work in a variety of conditions, including both indoors and outdoors; frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Fogelman is a drug‑free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre‑employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.