Maintenance Technician

Conifer Realty LLC; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

13 paid holidays

15 days PTO

2 volunteer days

6 weeks paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans with company match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Conifer Realty LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our affordable housing communities in Camden, NJ. You will perform essential upkeep, repairs, and safety checks to keep homes safe and comfortable for residents.

You’ll join a team that values reliability, great service, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow in a long-standing company focused on community impact.

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

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning.
• Maintain grounds and curb appeal through landscaping, snow/ice removal, and 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)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Work orders app

Job description

Description

Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing | Camden, NJ

Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 40hrs | On-Call Rotation

Keep Communities Running, Keep Families Thriving

At Conifer Realty, being a Maintenance Technician means more than fixing things, it means helping families feel secure, supported, and proud of where they live. You’ll be the steady hand that keeps life moving smoothly.

If you take pride in quality work, love solving problems, and want to grow with a company that’s been building communities for 50 years, this is your opportunity to make an impact every day.

What You’ll Bring as a Maintenance Technician

You’re skilled, dependable, and care about doing the job right. You bring:

• 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!

How You’ll Make an Impact

Every day, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our community comfortable, safe, and well cared for:

• 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.

Why Conifer?

Our employees say the most rewarding part of working here is the difference they make in people’s lives.

Along with purpose, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & annual salary reviews
• 13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + 2 volunteer days + 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex accounts
• Retirement plans with company match
• Incentive-driven wellness program - earn quarterly HSA contributions
• Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance
• Ongoing training, certifications, and career growth
• 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 is united by 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.