Maintenance Make Ready/Porter

Houston, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $18.00

Work Schedule

On-call

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Lynd Management Group, LLC is a respected property management company specializing in residential multi-family housing. Known for its commitment to quality service and community enhancement, Lynd Management Group operates numerous properties with a focus on maintaining safe, attractive, and well-functioning living environments. With a company culture that emphasizes professionalism, respect, and inclusivity, Lynd Management ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local housing regulations, including fair housing laws. The company actively participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and supports diversity and non-discrimination in all aspects of employment.

The Maintenance Make Ready, Porter, Groundskeeper role at Lynd Management Group is a vital position focused on preparing vacant apartments for new tenants and maintaining the overall appearance and functionality of residential communities. Reporting directly to the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, this role demands a proactive, hands-on professional who can manage a wide range of maintenance and upkeep tasks. Responsibilities include preparing apartment units for market readiness through repairs, cleaning, painting, and inspections; maintaining the grounds, models, and common areas with duties such as landscaping, trash removal, pool maintenance, and pressure washing; and responding to service calls, including after-hours emergencies. The ideal candidate has prior experience in residential property maintenance, is skilled in basic repairs such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting, and possesses the physical ability to lift significant weight and perform manual labor efficiently.

This position requires good organizational skills, the ability to follow safety procedures, and a friendly and courteous attitude towards both residents and coworkers, ensuring the community's satisfaction and a positive living experience. Additional duties include assessing carpet and vinyl flooring needs, performing minor appliance repairs, handling locks and keys, and maintaining proper chemical levels in pools while holding a Certified Pool Operator Certification. The Maintenance Make Ready, Porter, Groundskeeper is essential to maintaining both the aesthetic and operational standards of Lynd Management Group’s properties, making a direct impact on resident satisfaction and property value. This role is a full-time position that provides an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to grow within property management and maintenance fields, with supportive supervisors and a collaborative work environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
at least one year of experience in similar duties is preferred
ability to follow safety procedures
ability to perform basic maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and landscaping
physical ability to lift and carry objects of 25 pounds or more
availability to respond to service calls and after-hour emergencies
ability to work independently and as part of a team
must have good communication and organizational skills
Certified Pool Operator Certification required

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED preferred
excellent communication and organizational skills
prior make-ready work at a residential property
familiar with federal, state, and jurisdictional laws and regulations concerning multi-family housing and Fair Housing
ability to understand basic instructions and skills in using basic hand tools
ability to perform basic electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and landscaping
knowledge of safety procedures
ability to assess repairs and replacement parts in a vacant apartment to make it available for leasing/rent
ability to perform physical labor, regularly lifts, carries, or moves objects of weight 25+ pounds
Certified Pool Operator Certification
excellent interpersonal skills, ability to maintain a friendly and courteous attitude

Job Duties

Receives make-ready assignments
gathers all necessary tools, equipment, and supplies needed to make an apartment unit available to rent
trashes out the unit for make ready
makes sure a move-out form is approved and signed
confirms with Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor items left to be thrown out belonging to previous residents, not belonging in the apartment unit
evaluates carpet and vinyl
shampoos carpet/vinyl and discusses with supervisor(s) replacing carpet/vinyl flooring if needed
checks air conditioning unit, heating unit, water heater, and all appliances
makes minor repairs if needed
contacts Maintenance Supervisor for more extensive repairs or replacements
paints interior apartments, occasionally performs light exterior painting
polishes and varnishes cabinets and other woodwork as needed
repairs holes in walls, performs painting duties, checks to caulk, and applies where needed
repairs or replaces baseboards or trim as needed
checks all doors and windows and re-keys all locks
shampoos carpets (when equipment is available)
responds to service calls, on-call, fire watch, or other after-hour efforts as required
performs pool maintenance and landscape duties as needed, including pressure washing and cleaning
required to pick up grounds every workday, water grounds and flower beds, empty pool area trash cans, and clean pool(s)
sweeps office front porch, parking areas, around dumpster areas, halls and breezeways, around pool areas, and rearranges furniture
maintains correct chemical levels (Certified Pool Operator Certification Required), inventories pool and ground supplies, informs supervisors when running low
informs Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor of mechanical or structural problems with pools or spas
distributes door-to-door newsletters and resident notices
offers suggestions for preventative maintenance and more efficient operations
reports physical problems observed to the next level supervisor
ability to maintain a good working relationship with other employees, displays a friendly and courteous attitude towards residents and co-workers
ensures safe work practices are being followed
always represents the company in a professional manner
always displays a friendly and courteous attitude with other employees, maintains and promotes a good mood
never confronts a supervisor or other employee in front of residents
performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the community