Handyman | $36/hr | $1000 Bonus | Full Benefits
Accounting & Finance, People & HR · Full-time
Walnut Creek, CA, USA
USD 36-36 / hour + Equity
$36/hr ($75,000/year) | $1,000 Bonus | Mon to Fri Only | No Weekends | Full Benefits | Lafayette
Honey Homes is hiring experienced handymen in Lafayette. Earn $36/hr with a $1,000 sign-on bonus, work Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, and never take an on-call shift again.
Not Your Average Handyman Job
This is not a call-out gig. You become the personal handyman for the same 40 to 50 homes, visiting on a regular schedule, getting to know every home and every homeowner, and becoming the trusted advisor they turn to for anything about their house. No client hunting, no bidding, no invoicing. The relationships you build are the job, and our members notice: Honey Homes holds a 4.9 star Google rating.
There is real room to grow here. As we expand, handymen move into roles like field trainer, senior handyman, and beyond.
What Homeowners Say
"I love having a personal handyman, not just someone random every visit. The quality of his work is wonderful." (Honey Homes member)
"He never makes me feel foolish. He is my teammate. He answers my questions and asks questions that help me make better decisions." (Honey Homes member)
"The team is so kind and proactive. They get so much done every visit and are really resourceful and creative problem solvers. Honey Homes and our handyman are a godsend!" (Google review)
"Highly recommended! I love that we can have the same handyman visit every time. He's already knocked out so many tasks. I wish we'd found Honey Homes sooner!" (Honey Homes member)
Pay & Bonus
$36/hr ($75,000/year) plus equity in the business
$1,000 sign-on bonus, paid after you complete training and remain onboard for 30 days
Mileage reimbursement for all local driving between appointments
Schedule & Time Off
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 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
Own a dedicated route of 40 to 50 residential homes as the trusted handyman for each homeowner
Walk each home with the homeowner, spot what needs attention, and recommend what to fix now versus later
Perform repairs and maintenance across multiple trades: carpentry (doors, trim, framing), painting and drywall patching, plumbing (toilets, faucets, minor pipe repairs), electrical (fixtures, outlets, small wiring tasks), and smart home device installation
Deliver outstanding service and build long-term relationships that keep members coming back
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
Strong troubleshooting ability: you 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
Physical Requirements
Carry a 50-lb toolbox 40 feet
Lift a 50-lb object from floor to waist
Climb a ladder
Kneel and stand repeatedly
Work overhead for several minutes
Crawl through a crawlspace
Push and pull weighted equipment
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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.