Lead Maintenance Supervisor – Affordable Housing (Ithaca)

Conifer-Realt; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holidays & PTO

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Life & disability

Training & growth

Community impact

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for affordable housing in Ithaca, NY. Lead a hands-on team to keep our communities safe, well maintained, and resident-focused, while managing work orders, preventive maintenance, and on-call duties.

You’ll bring 5+ years in residential maintenance, HVAC certification, and strong oversight of budgets and vendors, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Yardi.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High school diploma or GED (technical or vocational training preferred).

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance supervision

Budget management

Vendor management

On-call readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Job description

Conifer Realty is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for affordable housing in Ithaca, NY. Lead a hands-on team to keep our communities safe, well maintained, and resident-focused, while managing work orders, preventive maintenance, and on-call duties.

You’ll bring 5+ years in residential maintenance, HVAC certification, and strong oversight of budgets and vendors, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Yardi.