Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing | Hamilton, NJ

Salary: $19.00 – $28.00 /hour | Full-Time | Monday–Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | On-Call Rotation

Keep Communities Running, Keep Families Thriving

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 Pine Grove at Hamilton (62 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.

How You'll Make an Impact 

Every day, you'll play a vital role in the comfort and care of our residents:

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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

Why Conifer?

Our employees say the most rewarding part of working here is the difference their work makes in people's lives. Along with purpose, you'll also enjoy: 

• Competitive pay with semi-annual bonus potential
• 15 days PTO in your first year + 13 paid holidays (2 floaters) 
• 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans 
• Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance
  • Incentive-driven wellness program – earn quarterly HSA contributions 
• Ongoing training & career-growth opportunities as Conifer expands its portfolio 
• A positive, team-oriented culture rooted in community and respect

About Conifer Realty

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.