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Make Ready Cleaner

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Position Overview We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Make Ready Cleaner to join our team with a focus on high-quality rent-ready unit turns. In this role, you will play a ...

Richdale Apartments

Make Ready Technician

Dallas, TX · On-site

$36K - $36K/yr

Ability to perform all aspects of preparing an apartment for rent ready * Have an eye for detail to ensure each apartment is presentable for new residents * Perform light maintenance * Ability to ...

Richdale Apartments

Make Ready Technician

Dallas, TX · On-site

$36K - $36K/yr

Ability to perform all aspects of preparing an apartment for rent ready * Have an eye for detail to ensure each apartment is presentable for new residents * Perform light maintenance * Ability to ...

Richdale Apartments

Make Ready Technician

Dallas, TX · On-site

$36K - $36K/yr

Ability to perform all aspects of preparing an apartment for rent ready * Have an eye for detail to ensure each apartment is presentable for new residents * Perform light maintenance * Ability to ...

Trinity Sales

Service Manager- Service Shop

Wichita, KS · On-site

Your Job Trinity Sales and Rental is seeking a driven, systems-minded Service Supervisor to build and lead a service organization that consistently delivers safe, reliable, rent-ready equipment. The ...

Stonesfair Management LLC

Community Manager

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Walk all vacant rent ready apartments ensuring that work has been completed and unit is rent ready. * Manage rent collections and maintain low delinquencies and bad debt collections. * Responsible ...

Stonesfair Management LLC

Community Manager

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Walk all vacant rent ready apartments ensuring that work has been completed and unit is rent ready. * Manage rent collections and maintain low delinquencies and bad debt collections. * Responsible ...

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How much do rent ready jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for rent ready in the United States is $16.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.58 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Rent Ready?

A Rent Ready job refers to the process of preparing a rental unit for new tenants after the previous occupants have moved out. This typically includes cleaning, repairs, painting, and ensuring all appliances and systems are functioning properly. The goal is to make the unit move-in ready, meeting the landlord’s or property management’s standards. Rent Ready jobs help minimize vacancy time and ensure a smooth transition for new tenants.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Rent Ready technician?

As a Rent Ready technician, your day usually involves preparing recently vacated rental units for new tenants by performing repairs, painting, cleaning, and checking appliances to ensure everything meets move-in standards. You'll frequently use work orders, coordinate with property managers or leasing agents, and sometimes assist with scheduled preventive maintenance. Tasks can range from fixing minor plumbing or electrical issues to replacing flooring or cleaning carpets. Collaboration and adaptability are important in this fast-paced role, as priorities may shift based on property needs and tenant move-in dates. You will gain exposure to various maintenance skills, making this a great entry point for career growth in property management or facilities services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Rent Ready position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Rent Ready technician, strong skills in general maintenance, light carpentry, painting, and cleaning are essential, often supported by experience in property management or facilities maintenance. Familiarity with work order management systems, hand and power tools, and occasionally HVAC, plumbing, or electrical certifications can be advantageous. Reliability, time management, and attention to detail are critical soft skills for delivering quick and thorough turnarounds. These abilities ensure that rental properties are prepped efficiently and maintained to high standards, directly impacting tenant satisfaction and occupancy rates.

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Infographic showing various Rent Ready job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,988 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Rental Property Inspector (Rent Ready and QC)

GC Realty & Development

Roselle, IL • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Got maintenance experience, want in on a company going from 1,500 to 3,500 doors, want a career path?

As a Rental Property Inspector, you'll walk scattered site homes, document every condition with photos and 360 degree imagery, write the repair scope, and rekey the locks. Nothing gets rented until you sign off.

Your Schedule

  • Standard hours: Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM
  • Occasional evening / weekend inspections when turnover volume spikes (paid OT)
  • Heavier first & last few days couple days of month

What You Get:

  • Salary: $21.00-$25.00 USD per hour
  • Monthly Bonus: Up to 7% bonus based on performance each month
  • Gas Stipend: Up to $150/week to keep you on the road
  • Book Club: Company funded reading program worth up to $500 per year
  • Referral Program: Refer a hired team member and receive a $1,000 bonus
  • Paid Time Off: 10 accrued PTO days per year
  • Paid Birthday: Take a paid day off during your birthday month
  • Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays recognized annually

What You'll Do:

  • Complete Rent Ready Walks and QC inspections on vacant homes, on deadline
  • Inspect the full interior and exterior, top to bottom
  • Identify and report deficiencies across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, trim, doors, windows, and appliances (you document it, you don't repair it)
  • Flag safety hazards, code issues, and missing or failed life safety devices
  • Build the repair scope in our app so the crew knows exactly what needs doing
  • Capture full photo and 360 degree documentation of every property
  • Perform residential lock rekeys and install, replace, or remove lockboxes
  • Confirm every home is Clean, Safe, and Functional before a resident gets keys
  • Hold vendors to the standard by flagging incomplete or sloppy turnover work
  • Communicate clearly and courteously with property managers, dispatch, and vendors
  • Submit completed inspection reports same day
  • Maintain a clean, professional appearance and organized vehicle

Who We're Looking For:

  • Detail First Mindset: You catch what other people walk past, and you write it up so someone else can act on it
  • Hands On Experience: 1+ years completing residential inspections, rent ready walks, or scattered site property management work
  • Construction Knowledge: You understand residential systems and components, and you can name what you're looking at
  • Scope Writer: You can build a repair scope, not just flag a problem
  • Tech Comfortable: Fast on a smartphone and tablet, able to learn multiple inspection apps without hand holding, and 360 degree camera experience is a plus
  • Self Starter: Able to work independently, communicate effectively, and be proactive
  • Reliable & Responsive: Valid U.S. driver's license, clean driving record, reliable transportation, full auto insurance, and available for occasional after hours or weekend inspections
  • Physically Able: On your feet up to 8 hours, stairs and ladders, carrying up to 25 pounds of equipment, in all weather
  • Background Check: Must pass a pre employment background screening
The GC Realty Experience™

At GC Realty & Development, everything we do is guided by four core values: Responsive, Own It, Get Stuff Done (GSD), and Better Results. Together, these make up The GC Realty Experience™. It is not a slogan. It shows up in how we communicate, how we solve problems, and how we treat every person who comes in contact with our brand, whether that is a resident, a client, a vendor, or a new team member. We make doing business with us easy. We offer the right solutions the first time and leave everyone with an experience worth talking about. That standard does not change when things get hard. In fact, that is exactly when it matters most. No matter where you sit in the company, you are responsible for making The GC Realty Experience™ real every single day.

Are you the right fit??? We encourage you to check out our reputation online, our podcast, and Straight Up Chicago Investor!

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