Affordable Housing Maintenance Technician — Sign-On Bonus

Conifer Realty; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex

Retirement plans with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Career growth training

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing in Philadelphia, PA. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday (40 hours) with on-call rotation, paying $20.00–$22.00 per hour.

You will perform routine and preventative maintenance, respond to work orders, and support resident services to keep communities safe and well cared for. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered, paid in three installments over the first year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apartment, residential, or facilities maintenance experience (painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, flooring; HVAC experience a plus).
• A high school diploma or GED.
• 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 (we’ll train you!).
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills, a plus that helps connect with our residents!

Responsibilities

• Bring spaces to life – perform routine and preventative maintenance, including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning.
• Care for the grounds – maintain curb appeal through landscaping, snow/ice removal, and seasonal upkeep.
• Respond with urgency – complete work orders promptly and rotate for emergency on-call coverage (respond within 30 minutes).
• Prioritize quality & compliance – follow all safety, property, and inspection standards with precision.
• Be part of a team that cares – work closely with peers and residents, showing empathy and pride in every repair.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Basic computer skills

Lift 50-100 lbs

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Conifer Realty is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing in Philadelphia, PA. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday (40 hours) with on-call rotation, paying $20.00–$22.00 per hour.

You will perform routine and preventative maintenance, respond to work orders, and support resident services to keep communities safe and well cared for. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered, paid in three installments over the first year.