Handyman | $35/hr | Full Time
About The Position
Honey Homes is hiring skilled handymen or maintenance technicians for steady, full-time work in Oak Brook and Chicago's western suburbs. This is a full-time, W2 hourly job with paid benefits. The role involves working either on a dedicated territory of 40 to 50 homes near where you live or on their residential remodeling crew. The company serves over 4,000 homeowners across California, Texas, and Illinois, and is growing fast, with support from a Field Manager and a Member Success team. There are opportunities for growth, including courses from their General Contractor and potential advancement to Senior Handyman and Field Trainer. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.
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 your 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).
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 your route homes.
- Provide outstanding customer service and build strong relationships.
- Use our app to track jobs, tasks, and schedules.
Benefits
- $35/hr, about $73,000 per year, plus equity in the business
- Mileage reimbursement for all local driving between jobs
- Full time, 40 hours per week, steady residential work.
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
- No evenings, no weekends, no on call, no required overtime
- Work close to home in a small western suburbs territory, not the whole Chicago area
- 100% company paid health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k)
- 12 paid holidays plus 13 days of paid time off
- Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a company phone
- $1,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates, paid out in full after you complete training and remain onboard for 30 days
- Referral bonus: $50 when someone you refer completes a phone screen, and $500 when they're hired and stay past 30 days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
