Jobs · Engineering · California

Handyman | $36/hr | $1500 Bonus | Full Time

Honey Homes · Walnut Creek, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$36/hrFull-time

About the role

Full-time W2 hourly handyman/maintenance technician position in Lafayette, Walnut Creek, and Lamorinda, CA. Work either a dedicated territory of 40‑50 homes near your residence or on the residential remodeling crew. No client hunting, no unpredictable schedules, no weekends. Support from a Field Manager and Member Success team, with growth opportunities through courses from our General Contractor to Senior Handyman and Field Trainer.

Responsibilities

  • Perform residential home repair, maintenance, and remodel work across multiple trades: carpentry (door installation, trim and molding, framing, dry rot repair, deck and fence repair); painting and drywall (interior painting, drywall repair and patching, caulking); plumbing (toilet repair, faucet replacement, valves, minor pipe repairs, clearing drains); electrical (light fixture installation, outlets, switches, ceiling fans, thermostats, small wiring tasks); smart home device installation and TV mounting.
  • Keep home systems and appliances on a preventive maintenance schedule for route homes.
  • Provide outstanding customer service and build strong relationships in members’ homes.
  • Use the company app to track jobs, tasks, and schedules.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands‑on experience as a handyman, maintenance technician, carpenter, remodeler, or in another multi‑trade residential role.
  • Skilled across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and drywall with strong troubleshooting ability.
  • Attention to detail and a customer‑friendly attitude.
  • Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and own tools.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work on ladders and overhead, and work in tight spaces such as attics and crawlspaces (with or without reasonable accommodation).
  • No contractor’s, electrical, or plumbing license required.

Benefits

  • 100% company‑paid health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • 12 paid holidays plus 13 days of paid time off
  • Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a company phone
  • Referral bonus: $50 when a referral completes a phone screen, $500 when they’re hired and stay past 30 days

Pay

  • $36/hour (≈ $75,000 per year)
  • $1,500 sign‑on bonus, paid in full after training and 30 days onboard
  • Mileage reimbursement for all local driving between jobs
  • Equity in the business

Schedule

  • Full time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • No evenings, no weekends, no on‑call, no required overtime
  • Work close to home in a small Lamorinda territory (not the whole East Bay)

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