Handyman - $35/hr | $1K Bonus | Full Benefits
Garuda Ventures · Evanston, IL · 2 wk ago
Engineering$35/hrFull-time
Honey Homes is hiring experienced handymen in Chicago to serve a dedicated territory of 40-50 homes with steady, well-paid work close to home.
Pay & Benefits
- $35/hr ($72,800 per year) plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid after 30 days
- Equity in the business
- 100% company-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-provided phone
- Mileage reimbursement for all local driving between appointments
Schedule & Time Off
- Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (no nights, weekends, required overtime, or on-call)
- 12 paid holidays
- 13 PTO/sick days
Responsibilities
- Perform residential home repair and maintenance tasks across multiple trades, including:
- Carpentry (doors, trim, framing, repairs)
- Painting and drywall patching
- Plumbing (toilets, faucets, minor pipe repairs)
- Electrical (fixtures, outlets, small wiring tasks)
- Smart home device installation
- Manage a territory of 40-50 residential homes, providing maintenance and repairs
- Provide outstanding customer service and build strong relationships with homeowners
- Use the company app to track jobs, tasks, and schedules
Requirements
- 5+ years of handyman or multi-trade experience
- Skilled across multiple trade areas (carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical)
- Prior work as a maintenance technician, carpenter, plumber, or electrician strongly preferred
- Experience in residential home repair and upkeep
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail (clean caulk lines, professional patching, and painting)
- Customer-friendly attitude with strong communication skills
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and tools
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly (with or without reasonable accommodation)
- Comfortable working on ladders or scaffolding at heights up to 12 feet
Growth Opportunities
Opportunities for advancement as we expand, including roles such as field trainer and senior handyman.