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Maintenance Assistant

PADUCAH, KY 42003

Posted: 06/01/2026 Industry: Skilled Trade Job Number: 15106 Pay Rate: 16.00

Job Description

Maintenance Assistant
Company: Paducah Housing Authority
Location: Paducah, KY
Job Type: Full-time (Non-Exempt) • Day shift with occasional OT/on-call support
About the role
Paducah Housing Authority is seeking a dependable Maintenance Assistant to support technicians with daily repairs, unit turns, and preventive maintenance across our residential communities. This is a hands-on role for someone who’s safety-minded, organized, and ready to learn multiple trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC basics).
What you’ll do

  • Assist technicians with work orders: routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance.

  • Help with unit turnovers (patch/paint, flooring touchups, fixture swaps, cleaning).

  • Perform basic repairs (door hardware, lighting, minor plumbing, caulking, drywall patch).

  • Complete grounds/common-area tasks as needed (trash pickup, light groundskeeping, pressure wash).

  • Use and care for hand/power tools; inspect equipment and report issues.

  • Keep shops, closets, and vehicles clean and organized; help track parts/supplies.

  • Document work (time, parts, notes) in a simple work order system.

  • Follow OSHA/PPE rules and site safety procedures at all times.

  • Provide professional, courteous service to residents and staff.
What you’ll need

  • High school diploma/GED preferred.

  • 6+ months of maintenance, construction, apartment turnover, or related experience (1–2 years preferred).

  • Basic skills with hand/power tools and comfort learning multiple trades.

  • Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record, and Car insurance. 

  • Basic computer/phone skills for work orders, email, and photos.

  • Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork; able to follow instructions and work independently.
Nice to have (preferred)

  • Experience in apartment/community maintenance or property turns.

  • Exposure to HVAC, basic electrical/plumbing troubleshooting, and appliance swaps.

  • Familiarity with Fair Housing awareness and working in residential settings.
Physical & work conditions

  • Work indoors/outdoors in all weather; stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb.

  • Lift/move up to 50–75 lbs using proper technique and equipment.

  • Work on ladders, in confined spaces, and around typical maintenance/grounds hazards—PPE required.
Screening & employment requirements

  • Pre-employment drug screen and MVR; background per policy.

  • Ability to be insured under the Authority’s vehicle policy and covered under the Authority’s fidelity bond.

Job Requirements

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Meet Your Recruiter

Amanda Harness
Staffing Specialist

Amanda joined TempsPlus in 2022 as a placement coordinator.  Amanda has several years experience as a Supported employment specialist.  Amanda is a real challenge seeker when it comes to helping members of the community find employment.  She enjoys travelling the world and her favorite stop is the beach.

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