About the Role
As a Maintenance Technician at Conifer Realty, you will play a vital role in keeping our community comfortable, safe, and well cared for, ensuring families feel secure, supported, and proud of where they live. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in quality work, loves solving problems, and wants to grow with a company dedicated to building communities.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance, including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning.
- Maintain curb appeal through landscaping, snow/ice removal, and seasonal upkeep.
- Complete work orders promptly and rotate for emergency on-call coverage, responding within 30 minutes.
- Follow all safety, property, and inspection standards with precision.
- Work closely with peers and residents, showing empathy and pride in every repair.
- Support leasing efforts, resident engagement, and rent collection activities during scheduled weekend hours.
Requirements
- 2+ years of apartment, residential, or facilities maintenance experience (painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, flooring; HVAC experience a plus).
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to cover overtime or nearby communities when needed.
- Basic computer or mobile-app skills for work orders, timekeeping, and training.
- Work schedules may include Saturdays, based on property performance needs.
- Weekend coverage will be scheduled on a rotating basis and aligned with business priorities.
- Work schedules are subject to change based on business needs and property performance.
Skills
- Painting
- Drywall
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Cleaning
- Landscaping
- Snow/ice removal
- Customer-service skills
- Communication skills
- Basic computer or mobile-app skills
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- On-Call Rotation
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $23.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits
- $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over the first year of employment.
- Competitive pay & annual salary reviews
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 days PTO
- 2 volunteer days
- 6 weeks 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 career growth
About the Company
- For 50 years, Conifer Realty has developed, owned, and managed nearly 13,000 apartments across 150+ communities.
- Our 500-member team is united by 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.
