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Skilled Handyman / Carpenter W2

$800 - $1,200 per week

Mr. Handyman of Greater Peoria

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Company car
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
Are you a skilled Handyman or Carpenter tired of the 1099 grind?
Are you running your own handyman or home repair business? Tired of endless travel, paperwork, scheduling hassles, and feeling under-appreciated?

Mr. Handyman of Greater Peoria is looking for the best — experienced professionals who take pride in quality work and genuinely care about helping homeowners.

We are hiring for:
  • Well-rounded Handyman Service Professionals
  • Strong Carpenters with solid light plumbing, electrical, and finishing skills
Minimum Requirements:
  • 8–10+ years of hands-on experience in residential (and ideally light commercial) maintenance, repairs, or carpentry.
  • Strong skills in finish carpentry , drywall repair & texture matching , painting , light plumbing, and light electrical.
  • Comfortable with exterior repairs including soffit, fascia, siding, gutter and fence repairs.
  • Ability to generate accurate project estimates and present them professionally.
  • Must have your own tools and a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
  • Comfort working with iPad/mobile technology for job documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform interior and exterior home repairs including: 
    • Drywall patching and texture matching 
    • Finish carpentry, door/hardware installation, shelving, and trim work 
    • Painting (interior & exterior) 
    • Light plumbing repairs and installations 
    • Basic electrical tasks (ceiling fans, light fixtures, outlets, switches) 
    • Soffit, fascia, siding, and other exterior repairs 
    • Furniture assembly, TV mounting, screen/door repairs, caulking, and general maintenance
  • Diagnose issues, provide clear estimates, and complete work efficiently with minimal disruption.
  • Communicate empathetically with clients and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
  • W-2 Employee — No more 1099 headaches.
  • Consistent local work — No long travel between jobs.
  • We handle scheduling, dispatching, and bookkeeping.
  • Weekly gross pay $800–$1,200+ depending on experience and performance.
  • Opportunity to be part of a growing, values-driven local franchise that stands behind its work.
We value competence, integrity, respect, and exceptional customer service. If you’re a skilled, dependable professional who takes pride in your craft and enjoys helping people, we want to talk to you.

Ready to join a team that truly appreciates great work? Apply today!

You are applying to work for a franchise owner of Mr. Handyman, not Mr. Handyman SPV LLC or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchise owner will be your only employer. Franchise owners are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchise owners. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

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