Maintenance Technician - On-Call with $1,500 Sign-On

Conifer Realty; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,500

Job summary

Conifer Realty in Rochester, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our affordable housing communities. This full-time role supports routine and preventative maintenance, including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning, with on-call rotation.

You’ll bring 2+ years in apartment or facilities maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift 50 lbs regularly (100 lbs occasionally), and reliable transportation.

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 preferred.
• 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

Communication skills

Customer-service skills

Flexible/OT coverage

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Mobile/timekeeping apps

Job description

Conifer Realty in Rochester, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our affordable housing communities. This full-time role supports routine and preventative maintenance, including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning, with on-call rotation.

You’ll bring 2+ years in apartment or facilities maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift 50 lbs regularly (100 lbs occasionally), and reliable transportation.