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".