Residential Maintenance Technician (Handyman)

Published: 6/14/2022

Real Estate

Job Description

Part-time Residential Maintenance Technician (Handyman) to provide home repair/handyman service to condos, townhomes, and single-family homes by completing assigned work orders and homeowner-requested repairs. Reporting to the Operations Manager. The maintenance technician will diagnose and resolve routine maintenance and repair issues independently. Ideal job for contractor or handyman seeking part-time work to supplement current income.

Longstanding and popular handyman services with steady work. Commit to work on handyman type of projects in Chicagoland area suburbs only (not Chicago). Position is flexible for setting your own hours. Must pass a background check. Retired contractor or handyman encouraged to apply. Serious inquiries only.

Service area 1: Northwest suburbs (Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Carpentersville, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Streamwood, Wheeling and Palatine Township.

Service area 2: Oak Park and River Forest

Option to work in service area 1 or service area 2 (can work both service areas if you choose)

Responsibilities

Provide residential repair services for condos, townhomes, and single-family homes.
Complete assigned work orders and tenant-requested repairs.
Perform minor plumbing repairs.
Perform minor electrical repairs.
Carpentry work.
Grab bars.
Diagnose and resolve routine maintenance issues independently.
Manage complete repair projects from diagnosis through completion.
Gutter cleaning a plus.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in residential maintenance.
Basic plumbing and electrical skills.
Carpentry skills.
Window A/C installation.
Power tool operation skills.
Problem-solving abilities.
Customer service skills speaking with homeowners.
Have own liability insurance.
Reliable vehicle to provide services directly in client home.