General Handyman / Maintenance Technician

Walker Distribution and Services, Inc.; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Distribution and Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled General Handyman/Maintenance Technician to handle light commercial and industrial maintenance and renovation.

The ideal candidate is self-sufficient and comfortable moving between plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring, and finish work without supervision. You will diagnose problems, source materials, manage work orders, and maintain a clean, safe job site while coordinating with ownership and operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience across multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring).
• Working knowledge of basic code requirements (even if not licensed).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically able to lift 50+ lbs, work on ladders, kneel/crouch for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems independently and determine the right fix.
• Source materials and communicate needs to ownership/ops.
• Maintain a clean, safe job site.
• Complete work orders and communicate status clearly.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Flooring

Exterior Work

Independent Work

Driver's License

Job description

General Handyman / Maintenance Technician

We're looking for a skilled, self-sufficient General Handyman to handle a wide range of light commercial/industrial maintenance and renovation work. This role is ideal for someone who's genuinely handy — capable of moving between plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and finish work without needing "hand-holding." You'll be the go-to person for facility upkeep, improvement work, and renovation projects.

Key Skills below is a general list — expectations may vary based on project scope.

Plumbing

• Swap out toilets, flush valves, and fixtures in commercial/industrial settings
• Rough-in plumbing for new fixtures or remodels
• Replace faucets, sinks, and supply lines
• Basic diagnosis of leaks, clogs, and pressure issues

Electrical

• Replace outlets, switches, and light fixtures
• Troubleshoot simple circuit issues (breakers, dead outlets)
• Install ceiling fans, exterior lighting, and interior fixtures
• Know when to flag work that requires a licensed electrician

Carpentry & General Construction

• Light framing, trim, and door/window repair or replacement
• Drywall installation, patching, taping, and finishing
• Interior and exterior painting (prep, priming, finish coats)
• General building renovation, additions, remodels, buildouts

Flooring

• Tile installation and repair (setting, grouting, layout)
• LVP (luxury vinyl plank) installation
• Epoxy flooring application (coating prep, application, curing)
• Subfloor repair/leveling as needed

Exterior / Site Work

• Chain-link fence installation and repair (posts, tension wire, fabric, gates)
• General site maintenance and small structural repairs

General

• Diagnose problems independently and determine the right fix
• Source materials and communicate needs to ownership/ops
• Maintain a clean, safe job site
• Complete work orders and communicate status/completion clearly

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience across multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring)
• Working knowledge of basic code requirements (even if not licensed)
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Physically able to lift 50+ lbs, work on ladders, kneel/crouch for extended periods