Residential Maintenance Technician: Skilled Repairs & Upkeep

j-; Horse Cave (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Kentucky to perform a range of residential maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting. You’ll handle repairs, inspect spaces, and ensure safety compliance while keeping thorough maintenance records and responding to resident requests.

The role requires physical aptitude, valid driving privileges, and the ability to read work orders and follow safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma and/or certificate from a vocational school preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to bend, lift, climb stairs/ladders, operate hand tools and/or write 66% to 100% of the time.
• Must be able to read, speak and comprehend work order instructions and safety regulations.
• Strong technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, heating, etc.).
• Willingness to pitch in and work in areas besides maintenance if needed.
• Must be personable and trustworthy, able to work well with residents and coworkers, and perform work in a safety-conscious manner.
• Must have strong attention to detail in reporting.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and/or circuits.
• Performs slight plumbing work, such as clogs, replacing fittings.
• Performs carpentry work including fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing/building shelves, and interior/exterior painting.
• Replaces damaged or broken glass, tile, carpet, window screens/blinds, garbage disposals, light fixtures, appliances, locks, etc.
• Reports all maintenance and resident concerns to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responds to work orders, resident requests and concerns within 24 hours when possible.
• Keeps accurate, detailed records for preventive maintenance activities, work orders, apartment renovations, inventories and/or purchase orders.
• Identifies water and gas meter cut-offs, unit fixture cut-offs, sewer clean-outs.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on equipment based on manufacturers operating manuals.
• Periodically inspects all units, buildings and common areas, performs repairs and/or janitorial duties as needed.
• Ensures storage areas and other entrances are locked and adequate lighting is maintained.
• Attends and/or participates in required training; operates within OSHA, Fair Housing and ADA standards and follows company safety policies.
• Ensure effective, timely and professional interactions with ALL residents, visitors, contractors and property management team for maintenance services provided.
• Maybe required to track maintenance equipment/material usage.
• Additional duties upon request.

Skills

Basic plumbing

Electrical work

Painting

Appliance repairs

Cleaning and grounds maintenance

Recordkeeping

Work orders

Safety compliance

OSHA standards

Resident communication

Education

Highschool diploma or vocational certificate preferred

Job description

Unknown is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Kentucky to perform a range of residential maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting. You’ll handle repairs, inspect spaces, and ensure safety compliance while keeping thorough maintenance records and responding to resident requests.

The role requires physical aptitude, valid driving privileges, and the ability to read work orders and follow safety regulations.