Handyman – North Shore, IL

Honey Homes • Winnetka, IL

2d • $35

About The Position

Honey Homes is hiring the best handymen in Chicago! You'll serve a dedicated territory of 40-50 homes, no client hunting, no unpredictable schedules, no weekends. Just steady, well-paid work close to home. We are offering a $1500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who successfully complete training and paid out $500 every 30 days.

Requirements

• 5+ years of handyman or multi-trade experience required.
• Skilled across multiple trade areas under and learning from skilled carpenters, drywallers, painters, plumbers, and electricians.
• Experience in residential home repair and upkeep across multiple trade areas.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability — can independently assess and fix most issues in a home.
• Attention to detail (clean caulk lines, professional patching, and painting).
• Customer-friendly attitude — great listener, strong communicator, proactive.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work as a maintenance technician, carpenter, plumber, or electrician strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential home repair and maintenance technician tasks across multiple trades.
• 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
• Work with a small group of homeowners to help them maintain their homes — you’ll manage about 40-50 residential homes within a small territory.
• Provide outstanding customer service and build strong relationships — you will become the trusted handyman for each home.
• Use our app to track jobs, tasks, and schedules.

Benefits

• Great pay – $35/hr ($72,800 per year) plus equity in the business.
• Great hours – Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (no nights, weekends, required overtime, or on-call).
• Generous time off – 12 paid holidays + 13 PTO/sick days.
• Benefits & perks – 100% company-paid health, vision, and dental; 401(k); life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a company phone.
• Real Growth Opportunities: field trainer, senior handyman, and more as we expand
• Mileage reimbursement – Paid for all local driving between appointments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees