Maintenance Supervisor

Conifer Realty; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

13 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Volunteer days

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision

RETIREMENT PLAN

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team at our affordable housing communities in Ithaca, NY. You will oversee repairs, safety, preventive maintenance, and resident satisfaction while managing budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include leading staff, coordinating work orders, and ensuring compliance with housing regulations. The role requires HVAC certs, 5+ years in residential maintenance, and the ability to respond to on-call emergencies within 30 minutes.

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 supervision

HVAC certification

Inspections knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Microsoft Office

Yardi or similar

On-call readiness

Residential maintenance experience

Education

HVAC certification

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Affordable Housing | Ithaca, NY

Salary: $27.00 - $30.00 | Full-Time | Monday - Friday, 40hrs | On-Call Rotation

Lead with Skill. Serve with Purpose.

At Conifer Realty, being a Maintenance Supervisor means more than overseeing repairs - it means leading a team that keeps affordable housing communities safe, comfortable, and thriving. You'll supervise operations - ensuring quality, efficiency, and resident satisfaction.

What You'll Bring As a Maintenance Supervisor

• 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).

How You'll Make An Impact

• 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.

Why Conifer?

• 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 shares one mission: to create affordable, thriving, and sustainable communities where people feel they belong.

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.

Requirements

Work schedules may include Saturdays, based on property performance needs such as occupancy levels, leasing activity, and rent collections.

When required, weekend coverage will be scheduled on a rotating basis and aligned with business priorities.

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.

Salary Description

$27.00 - $30.00