Maintenance Tech – Growth & Impact in Affordable Housing

Conifer-Realt; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Holidays and PTO

Retirement plans

On-call rotation

Career growth and training

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Affordable Housing in Ithaca, NY. You’ll perform routine and preventative maintenance across apartments and common areas, such as painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning.

This full-time role includes on-call rotation, on-site teamwork with residents, and opportunities for growth. The position offers competitive pay, 13 holidays, PTO, health benefits, retirement plans, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apartment, residential, or facilities maintenance experience (painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, flooring; HVAC experience a plus).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to cover overtime or nearby communities when needed.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills; bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance across apartments and common areas (painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, cleaning).
• Care for the grounds and maintain curb appeal (landscaping, snow/ice removal, seasonal upkeep).
• Respond to work orders promptly and rotate for emergency on-call coverage (respond within 30 minutes).
• Follow safety, property, and inspection standards with precision.
• Collaborate with peers and residents, showing empathy and pride in every repair.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Conifer Realty is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Affordable Housing in Ithaca, NY. You’ll perform routine and preventative maintenance across apartments and common areas, such as painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning.

This full-time role includes on-call rotation, on-site teamwork with residents, and opportunities for growth. The position offers competitive pay, 13 holidays, PTO, health benefits, retirement plans, and ongoing training.