Maintenance Technician

Conifer Realty; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA & flex accounts

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our affordable housing communities in Hempstead, NY. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday, 40-hour schedule with an on-call rotation to keep our properties running smoothly.

You should have 2+ years in apartment or facilities maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and be comfortable lifting up to 100 lbs. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus. We value reliability, problem-solving, and strong customer service.

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

• 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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Bilingual

Timekeeping / basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing |Hempstead, New York
Salary: $20.00 - $23.00| 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:
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.?

Salary Description

$20.00 - $23.00