Maintenance Technician

Residential Restoration Technician I

Sunshine Enterprise USA is retained by our valued client to search and recruit for the following executive opening:

Job Title: Residential Restoration Technician I

Location: Paducah, KY

Department: Maintenance Division

Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt | 40 Hours per Week

Reports To: Senior Maintenance Mechanic / Residential Restoration Specialist

Position Overview: The Residential Restoration Technician I is responsible for assisting in the restoration and modernization of vacant and designated housing units. This position performs a wide range of residential maintenance, repair, and general labor duties to help reduce vacancy rates and restore units to occupancy standards. This is a full-time term position contingent upon project completion needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Practice and maintain all safety standards and PPE requirements
• Perform residential unit repairs and modernization tasks
• Clean and prepare vacant units including sweeping, mopping, washing, debris removal, and disinfecting
• Install and repair drywall, sheetrock, insulation, wood and metal framing
• Perform painting, texturing, and finishing work
• Repair or replace plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks, drains, valves)
• Repair or replace electrical switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, breakers, and fuses
• Install and repair doors, windows, locks, cabinets, and mailboxes
• Perform light HVAC servicing and furnace assessments
• Install appliances and perform general carpentry work
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Maintain assigned work vehicle and tools
• Write clear and detailed work completion notes
• Adhere to HUD regulations and Housing Authority policies
• Complete assignments efficiently and participate in ongoing training

Behavioral Competencies:

• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Clear oral and written communication
• Problem-solving ability
• Flexibility and adaptability

Technical Competencies:

• Residential and building maintenance knowledge
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to safely lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to read basic building plans
• Safe use of tools and equipment

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum two (2) years of residential or commercial maintenance/construction experience
• Maintenance certifications (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical) preferred

Required Training & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical training preferred
• UPCS training (or willingness to obtain)
• Must be insurable under agency vehicle policy

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Exposure to construction-related environmental conditions
• Use of required safety gear and protective equipment

Work Environment:

• Exposure to moderate construction-related risks
• Mechanical, electrical, chemical, and environmental hazards

Priority will be given to currently Paducah County residents. Sunshine Enterprise USA is an "Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons"