Maintenance Technician — Keep Communities Safe & Comfortable

Conifer-Realt; Village of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual salary reviews

13 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Training & career growth

Job summary

Conifer Realty in Hempstead, New York, is hiring a Maintenance Technician for affordable housing. You’ll be the steady hand keeping communities safe, comfortable, and well cared for, handling routine and preventative maintenance to support residents and families.

You’ll bring 2+ years of apartment or facilities maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift 50 lbs (up to 100 lbs), reliable transportation, and basic computer or mobile-app skills for work orders and

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.
• 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 (apartment/resi

High school diploma or GED

Lift 50 lbs (up to 100 lbs)

Reliable transportation / overtime

Basic computer or mobile-app skills

Strong communication & customerService

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Conifer Realty in Hempstead, New York, is hiring a Maintenance Technician for affordable housing. You’ll be the steady hand keeping communities safe, comfortable, and well cared for, handling routine and preventative maintenance to support residents and families.

You’ll bring 2+ years of apartment or facilities maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift 50 lbs (up to 100 lbs), reliable transportation, and basic computer or mobile-app skills for work orders and