Maintenance Supervisor - HVAC & Team Lead, Affordable Housing

Conifer-Realt; Highland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holidays and PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life & Disability insurance

Training & Certifications

Culture & Impact

Job summary

Conifer Realty seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead apartment maintenance across its affordable housing communities in Highland Park, NJ. You will supervise a team, oversee work orders, and ensure resident safety and satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring HVAC certification, 5+ years of maintenance and supervision, and experience with budgets, vendors, and preventive maintenance. Proficiency in MS Office and Yardi is a plus; on-call responsiveness is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of apartment or residential maintenance experience with supervision.
• HVAC certification, inspections, preventive maintenance, and Fair Housing knowledge.
• Experience with 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 30-minute on-call response capability.
• High school diploma or GED; technical/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

HVAC certification

Maintenance supervision

Budget management

Vendor management

On-call responsiveness

Leadership & training

Microsoft Office

Yardi systems

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi or similar systems

Job description

Conifer Realty seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead apartment maintenance across its affordable housing communities in Highland Park, NJ. You will supervise a team, oversee work orders, and ensure resident safety and satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring HVAC certification, 5+ years of maintenance and supervision, and experience with budgets, vendors, and preventive maintenance. Proficiency in MS Office and Yardi is a plus; on-call responsiveness is required.