Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing | The Hamilton Apartments, Rochester, NY

Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 /hour |
Full-Time | Monday–Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | On-Call Rotation

At Conifer Realty
, our Maintenance Technicians do more than fix things — they help families feel seen, supported, and at home
. Your hands‑on skill keeps our community at The Hamilton Apartments (31 units) comfortable, safe, and proud.

If you take pride in quality work, enjoy 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
.

• 2+ years of apartment or residential maintenance experience (painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, flooring; HVAC a plus).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly / up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to cover occasional overtime or nearby properties.
• Basic Computer or mobile‑app skills for work orders, timekeeping, and training (we’ll train you!).
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and customer‑service skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

• Bring spaces to life — perform routine and preventative maintenance including painting, drywall repair, carpentry, light plumbing, electrical, flooring, and cleaning to keep apartments move‑in ready.
• Care for the grounds — maintain curb appeal through mowing, trimming, flower‑bed care, and seasonal snow/ice removal.
• Respond with urgency — complete work orders promptly, communicate with the office team, and rotate for emergency on‑call coverage (response within 30 minutes).
• Prioritize quality & compliance — follow all safety and property standards, keeping documentation and inspections accurate and up to date.
• Be part of a team that cares — collaborate with peers and residents with professionalism, empathy, and pride in a job well done.

• Competitive pay & annual salary reviews.
• 13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + 2 volunteer days + 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex accounts.
• Retirement plans with company match.
• Incentive‑driven wellness program — earn quarterly HSA contributions by participating in wellness initiatives.
• Company‑paid life, short- & long‑term disability insurance.
• Ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities.
• A culture built on mission, belonging, and community impact.

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.