Maintenance Technician, Affordable Housing (Mon–Fri, On-Call)

Conifer Realty; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

13 paid holidays

15 days PTO

2 volunteer days

6 weeks parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Ongoing training & certifications

Career growth

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking a Maintenance Technician for District Heights, MD, offering $20.00–$23.00 per hour, full-time, Monday–Friday (40 hours) with on-call rotation. This role keeps communities running and families thriving by performing routine and preventive maintenance and supporting residents daily.

A positive candidate will have 2+ years in maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50–100 lbs, and good communication skills. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

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.
• 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

Problem solving

Customer service

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Conifer Realty is seeking a Maintenance Technician for District Heights, MD, offering $20.00–$23.00 per hour, full-time, Monday–Friday (40 hours) with on-call rotation. This role keeps communities running and families thriving by performing routine and preventive maintenance and supporting residents daily.

A positive candidate will have 2+ years in maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50–100 lbs, and good communication skills. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.