Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

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

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant Position Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt | 40 Hours per Week (Not to Exceed 9 Months – Term Position) Department: Maintenance Division Reports To: MOD Coordinator / Residential Restoration Specialist

Position Overview: The Maintenance Assistant supports the restoration and modernization of vacant and designated housing units. This role provides general labor, cleaning, and basic maintenance assistance to ensure units are restored to safe and livable conditions. This is a full-time term position contingent upon project completion and vacancy reduction goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with cleaning and preparing units for restoration (sweeping, mopping, debris removal)
• Support technicians with basic repairs to fixtures, appliances, and surfaces
• Handle, organize, and transport tools, materials, and equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of work vehicles and storage areas
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
• Perform basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, replacing hardware, and hanging blinds
• Transport materials and supplies to job sites
• Document completed work and communicate unit status to supervisors
• Participate in required training and development
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Basic understanding of residential maintenance and safety practices
• Ability to use hand tools and assist with minor repairs
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various conditions
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be insurable under agency vehicle policy

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to work in confined or adverse housing conditions
• Exposure to construction-related environments and hazards

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