About the Role
Lead a team that keeps affordable housing communities safe, comfortable, and thriving. Supervise operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and resident satisfaction. This is an opportunity to grow with a company that’s been building affordable housing for 50 years.
Responsibilities
- Lead and train maintenance staff to uphold Conifer’s quality and safety standards.
- Manage work orders, make-ready units, and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Coordinate with the Community Manager on budgets, inspections, and resident care.
- Ensure compliance with safety and housing regulations.
- Assist with repairs, groundskeeping, and seasonal tasks when needed.
Requirements
- 5+ years of apartment or residential maintenance experience, including team supervision.
- HVAC certification and knowledge of inspections, preventive maintenance, and Fair Housing.
- Expertise in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and safety compliance.
- Experience managing budgets, vendors, and maintenance schedules.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Yardi or similar systems.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to respond within 30 minutes for on-call emergencies.
- Work schedules may include Saturdays, based on property performance needs.
- Weekend coverage will be scheduled on a rotating basis.
- Employees are expected to support leasing efforts, resident engagement, and rent collection activities during scheduled weekend hours.
- Work schedules are subject to change based on business needs and property performance.
Skills
- HVAC certification
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Safety compliance
- Budget management
- Vendor management
- Maintenance scheduling
- Microsoft Office
- Yardi or similar systems
Location
- Ontario, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of maintenance experience
- Team supervision experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Technical or vocational training preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits
- $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over first year
- Competitive pay & annual salary reviews
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 days PTO
- Two volunteer days
- 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex accounts
- Retirement plans with company match
- Incentive-driven wellness program
- Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance
- Ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities
About the Company
- For 50 years, Conifer Realty has developed, owned, and managed nearly 13,000 apartments across 150+ communities.
- Our 500-member team shares one mission: to create affordable, thriving, and sustainable communities where people feel they belong.
Equal Opportunity
- Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
