Maintenance Technician

Conifer Realty LLC • Elizabeth, NJ

12h • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Conifer Realty is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician for affordable housing in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The role supports residents and helps keep the community comfortable, safe, and well cared for through routine and preventive maintenance, grounds upkeep, timely work-order completion, and compliance with safety, property, and inspection standards. The technician works collaboratively with peers and residents and participates in emergency on-call coverage, with a response time of 30 minutes. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours, with rotating weekend coverage possible based on property and business needs. Weekend duties may include supporting leasing, resident engagement, and rent collection activities. Schedules may change according to business needs and property performance.

The position offers a salary of $23.00–$28.00 per hour. Conifer Realty describes itself as having 500 employees and a mission to create affordable, thriving, and sustainable communities. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of apartment, residential, or facilities maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work overtime or cover nearby communities when needed.
• Basic computer or mobile-app skills for work orders, timekeeping, and training.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Availability for an on-call rotation and, when needed, rotating weekend coverage.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and cleaning.
• Maintain grounds and curb appeal through landscaping, snow and ice removal, and seasonal upkeep.
• Complete work orders promptly.
• Participate in emergency on-call coverage and respond within 30 minutes.
• Follow safety, property, and inspection standards.
• Work with peers and residents, demonstrating empathy and pride in repairs.
• When scheduled for weekend coverage, support leasing efforts, resident engagement, and rent collection activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual salary reviews.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• 2 volunteer days.
• 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans with company match.
• Wellness program with quarterly HSA contributions.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Ongoing training, certifications, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED