Handyman | $36/hr | $1000 Bonus | Full Benefits
honey homes
Walnut Creek
Posted Sep 5, 2026
- Full-time
- Field Operations
Job description
**$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 #ZR *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.*