Description

Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing | Jerome Senior Apartments & Big Tree Glen, Batavia, NY

Salary: $20.00 – $23.00 /hour | Full-Time | Monday–Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | On-Call Rotation

Keep Communities Running, Keep Families Thriving

At Conifer Realty, our Maintenance Technicians do more than fix things — they help families feel seen, supported, and at home. Your hands-on skill keeps our community at Jerome Senior Apartments & Big Tree Glen (93 units) comfortable, safe, and proud.

If you take pride in quality work, enjoy solving problems, and want to grow with a company that’s been building communities for 50 years, this is your opportunity to make an impact every day.

What We Look For in our Maintenance Technicians

2+ years of apartment or residential maintenance experience (painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, flooring; HVAC a plus).
High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly / up to 100 lbs occasionally.
Reliable transportation and flexibility to cover occasional overtime or nearby properties.
Basic Computer or mobile-app skills for work orders, timekeeping, and training (we’ll train you!).
Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer-service skills.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus!

How You’ll Make an Impact

Every day, you’ll play a vital role in the comfort and care of our residents:

Bring spaces to life – perform routine and preventative maintenance including painting, drywall repair, carpentry, light plumbing, electrical, flooring, and cleaning to keep apartments move-in ready.
Care for the grounds – maintain curb appeal through mowing, trimming, flower-bed care, and seasonal snow/ice removal.
Respond with urgency – complete work orders promptly, communicate with the office team, and rotate for emergency on-call coverage (response within 30 minutes).
Prioritize Quality & compliance – follow all safety and property standards, keeping documentation and inspections accurate and up to date.
Be part of a team that cares – collaborate with peers and residents with professionalism, empathy, and pride in a job well done.

Why Conifer?

Our employees say the most rewarding part of working here is the difference their work makes in people’s lives.

Along with purpose, you'll also enjoy:

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 - earn quarterly HSA contributions by participating in wellness initiatives.
Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance
Ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities
A culture built on mission, belonging, and community impact

About Conifer Realty

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.

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