Handyman |$40/hr | $2K Bonus
People & HR
Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 40-40 / hour + Equity
$40/hr ($80,000/year) | $1000 Bonus | Mon–Fri Only | No Weekends | Full Benefits
Honey Homes is hiring experienced handymen on the Palo Alto area. Earn $40/hr with a $1000 sign-on bonus, work Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, and never take an on-call shift again.
You'll serve a dedicated territory of 40–50 homes in the Palo Alto area and no client hunting, no unpredictable schedules, no weekends. Just steady, well-paid handyman work and the chance to become the trusted maintenance technician for every home on your route.
We offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who complete and graduate training and is here for more than 30 days.
Pay & Bonus
$40/hr ($80,000/year) plus equity in the business
$1,000 sign-on bonus for South Peninsula hires (Palo Alto) who complete training and remain onboard for at least 30 days
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 plus 13 PTO/sick days
Benefits
100% company-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Company phone provided
What You'll Do
Manage a dedicated route of 40–50 residential homes across the Peninsula as the trusted handyman for each homeowner
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Perform residential repairs and maintenance 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
Deliver outstanding customer service and build long-term homeowner relationships
Use our mobile app to track jobs, tasks, and schedules
What You'll Bring
5+ years of handyman, maintenance technician, or multi-trade experience
Hands-on skill across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and drywall
Prior work as a maintenance technician, carpenter, plumber, or electrician strongly preferred
Strong troubleshooting 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 your own tools
Able 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
Real career paths including field trainer, senior handyman, and more.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Women and under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply.