Handyman - East Bay Area

Handyman Position

Our mission: We seek to build strong communities by empowering young individuals, providing essential homeowner services, and building connections between generations. We believe in investing in the professional and personal growth of young people that work with us. We are committed to delivering a wide range of services for homeowners to best meet their needs. We also really focus on making sure that people of all ages can come together, share experiences, and learn from each other. It's all about creating opportunities for everyone to connect and grow together. Through honesty and integrity, we establish a solid foundation for building stronger communities.

About the role: We are looking for value-aligned individuals to lead small teams and perform skilled services related to home maintenance and repairs. Working as a handyman for Surv will require good communication skills as you coordinate with office staff to schedule jobs and complete estimates for various projects requested by our clients. You must have the flexibility to work independently and with other team members for certain projects.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform walk-through assessments and prepare cost estimates
• Mentorship to other workers on and off the field who are less skilled
• Provide feedback to management on improvements to operations
• Perform basic repairs (e.g., wall damage, broken windows)
• Complete general maintenance work
• Move heavy furniture, appliances, and equipment
• Clean windows, gutters, pavement, and other exterior surfaces
• Paint surfaces and apply stain as needed
• Follow workplace health and safety rules
• Load and unload tools and equipment from work vehicles
• Handle complaints professionally
• Accurately log billable hours using a time tracking app
• Log and report jobsite expenses daily

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a handyman
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
• Basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC knowledge
• Basic carpentry, including finding studs, building bookshelves, and installing cabinets
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations and convert measurements
• Able to sit, stand, kneel, lift, and climb ladders
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• Can reliably work alone and as part of a team
• Able to communicate well (multiple languages are a plus)
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Friendly with good interpersonal skills
• Experience using scheduling apps or routing apps preferred (training can be provided)

Working Hours

• Part time, year round
• Flexible Monday-Saturday
• Maintain 20-hours (min.) availability

Compensation

• $25-35 / hour
• Travel time paid

This position will require a background check upon hire.