Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing

Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing | Conifer Village at Oakcrest, District Heights, MD

Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 /hour | Full-Time | Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 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 Conifer Village at Oakcrest (120 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.

What We Look For in Our Maintenance Technicians

• 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!

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.

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 & 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 is united by 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 salary range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour. 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.

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.