Maintenance Technician - $1,500 Sign On BONUS!
About The Position
Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing | Keeler Park Apartments, Rochester, NY. As part of our commitment to attracting and retaining great people, for this position, we are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over your first year of employment. 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 Keeler Park Apartments (526 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance including painting, drywall repair, carpentry, light plumbing, electrical, flooring, and cleaning to keep apartments move-in ready.
- Maintain curb appeal through mowing, trimming, flower-bed care, and seasonal snow/ice removal.
- Complete work orders promptly, communicate with the office team, and rotate for emergency on-call coverage (response within 30 minutes).
- Follow all safety and property standards, keeping documentation and inspections accurate and up to date.
- Collaborate with peers and residents with professionalism, empathy, and pride in a job well done.
Benefits
- Competitive pay & annual salary reviews
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 days PTO
- two 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
- $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over your first year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
