Multifamily Maintenance Technician - Affordable Housing

Conifer Realty LLC; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holidays and PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Training and growth

Job summary

Conifer Realty LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician for affordable housing in Ithaca, NY. You’ll perform routine and preventative maintenance across apartments and common areas, including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning.

The role requires 2+ years in maintenance, a HS diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and reliable transportation. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Salary is $24-$26 per hour, full-time, with on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apartment, residential, or facilities maintenance experience.
• 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 – maintenance of curb appeal, landscaping, snow/ice removal, 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 (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Conifer Realty LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician for affordable housing in Ithaca, NY. You’ll perform routine and preventative maintenance across apartments and common areas, including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning.

The role requires 2+ years in maintenance, a HS diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and reliable transportation. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Salary is $24-$26 per hour, full-time, with on-call rotation.