Joel Balleza
Houston
Summary
Make-Ready Technician with 10+ years' experience preparing multi-unit residential properties for leasing. Skilled in cleaning, painting, minor carpentry, drywall and flooring repairs, appliance troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and inventory management. Consistently prepared 4-6 units per week, prioritized repairs to shorten turnaround times, and performed quality inspections to improve tenant satisfaction and accelerate leasing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Make ready tech
Crofton apts
Houston
04.2016 - 03.2026
- Make-Ready Technician responsible for inspecting and preparing apartment units for turnover to ensure swift, market-ready occupancy.
- Executed cleaning, painting, minor carpentry, drywall and flooring touch-ups, and appliance troubleshooting to bring units to leasing standards.
- Coordinated and scheduled external vendors, managed supplies and inventory, and prioritized repairs to meet tight turnaround timelines and reduce unit downtime.
- Performed quality inspections to ensure compliance with property standards and improve tenant satisfaction.
Make ready tech
Angel ridge apts
Houston
06.2016 - 08.2024
- Prepared 4-6 units weekly for leasing by performing cleaning, painting, minor repairs, and appliance maintenance to ensure market-ready condition.
- Streamlined vendor coordination and inventory control to cut turnaround times and reduce repair costs.
- Conducted final quality inspections and documented maintenance needs to support faster leasing and higher unit readiness.
Education
Highschool diploma -
Martin high School
Laredo, TexasSkills
- Cleaning
- Painting
- Minor carpentry
- Drywall repairs
- Flooring repairs
- Appliance troubleshooting
- Vendor coordination
Inventory management
Electrical , install light fixtures
Minor plumbing
Counter tops refurbishing skills
Bathtub and sink refurbishing skills
Timeline
Make ready tech
Angel ridge apts
06.2016 - 08.2024
Make ready tech
Crofton apts
04.2016 - 03.2026
Highschool diploma -
Martin high School