Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor – Affordable Housing | Ithaca, NY

Salary: $25.00 – $30.00/hour | Full-Time (40 hrs/week) | Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | On-Call Rotation

Lead with Skill. Serve with Purpose.

At Conifer Realty, being a Maintenance Supervisor means more than overseeing repairs — it means leading a team that keeps affordable housing communities safe, comfortable, and thriving. You’ll supervise operations — ensuring quality, efficiency, and resident satisfaction.

If you’re a hands-on leader with HVAC certification, strong maintenance experience, and a heart for community, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that’s been building affordable housing for 50 years.

What You’ll Bring as a Maintenance Supervisor

You’re organized, dependable, and skilled in both leadership and repair work. You bring:

· 5+ years of apartment or residential maintenance experience, including team supervision.

· HVAC certification and knowledge of inspections, preventive maintenance, and Fair Housing.

· Expertise in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and safety compliance.

· Experience managing budgets, vendors, and maintenance schedules.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Yardi or similar systems.

· Reliable transportation and the ability to respond within 30 minutes for on-call emergencies.

· High school diploma or GED (technical or vocational training preferred).

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Maintenance Supervisor at Conifer Realty, you’ll:

· Lead and train maintenance staff to uphold Conifer’s quality and safety standards.

· Manage work orders, make-ready units, and preventive maintenance schedules

· Coordinate with the Community Manager on budgets, inspections, and resident care.

· Ensure compliance with safety and housing regulations.

· Assist with repairs, groundskeeping, and seasonal tasks when needed.

Why Conifer?

· 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

About Conifer Realty

For 50 years, Conifer Realty has developed, owned, and managed nearly 13,000 apartments across 150+ communities. Our 500-member team shares one mission: to create affordable, thriving, and sustainable communities where people feel they belong.

Conifer Realty is a professional, service-oriented organization offering a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, along with excellent benefits that include ongoing training and development, 13 holidays, 15 days paid time off, 401K with company match, medical, HSA, dependent care Flex account, dental, vision; company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurances; and a wellness program. 

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00. The actual compensation may vary depending on a wide range of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, location, etc. This range does not include additional forms of compensation such as bonuses. 

APPLY TODAY via our website link: http://www.careersatconifer.com complete our application process and attach your resume. You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team! 

Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.