Handyman

Handyman

Location: Baltimore, MD

Company: American HomeStays LLC

Job Type: Full-Time, W-2 Employee

Work Setup: Field-Based / Property Maintenance

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; on-call support may be required

Pay Rate: $15.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience, education, and credentials

Travel: Approximately 50%; company vehicle provided

Benefits: May include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance premium support, and retirement benefits, subject to eligibility

Job Description

Keep properties safe, functional, and well-maintained for residents, families, and community partners.

American HomeStays LLC is seeking a reliable and skilled Handyman to perform repair, maintenance, and improvement work across residential and commercial properties in the Baltimore area.

This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional with experience in general repairs, basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, flooring, fixture repair, and property upkeep. The Handyman will help ensure assigned properties remain safe, clean, functional, and ready for residents, clients, and company operations.

Key Responsibilities

General Repairs and Maintenance

• Perform general repair and maintenance tasks across residential, commercial, and property service settings.
• Troubleshoot and repair doors, windows, locks, fixtures, drywall, tile, flooring, and other property features.
• Assist with basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, carpentry, and painting tasks within skill level and safety standards.
• Install and assemble furniture, shelving, appliances, hardware, and other property items.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from clients, tenants, property managers, and supervisors.

Property Readiness and Safety

• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, or repair priorities.
• Ensure work is completed safely, professionally, and in accordance with company standards.
• Assist with snow removal, landscaping, seasonal tasks, and urgent property needs as assigned.
• Use hand tools, power tools, ladders, PPE, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Support a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment across assigned properties.

Documentation and Communication

• Keep accurate records of work performed, materials used, time spent, and follow-up needs.
• Communicate professionally with clients, tenants, property managers, vendors, and team members.
• Report unresolved maintenance issues, safety risks, supply needs, or larger repair concerns to the supervisor.
• Support quality assurance, inspections, audits, and maintenance improvement activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational training, trade certification, or maintenance-related coursework preferred.
• Proven experience as a handyman, maintenance technician, or similar maintenance role required.
• Experience in residential housing, property management, furnished accommodations, facilities, or commercial maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screenings required.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Proficiency in general maintenance trades, including carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical, painting, drywall, flooring, and fixture repair.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and complete tasks efficiently.
• Physical stamina and strength to perform hands-on manual labor.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, urgent maintenance needs, and property schedules.
• Willingness to continue learning and expanding maintenance skills.

Work Requirements

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Travel between assigned properties and service locations is required.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call hours based on maintenance needs.
• Exposure to tools, equipment, potentially hazardous materials, heights, tight spaces, and active property environments may occur.
• Use of personal protective equipment may be required for certain assignments.
• Must be able to regularly walk, stand, stoop, drive, and perform physical maintenance work.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

What We Offer

Eligible employees may receive paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance premium support, retirement benefits, steady full-time hours, access to a company vehicle for assigned travel, and the opportunity to support safe, high-quality housing and property maintenance services across Maryland.