What a handyman job description is for
Handyman work is a little of everything, so applicants need to know which things. A good description lists the repairs you do most, what work you send to licensed trades, and whether the handyman works alone in customers' homes. That last point matters: the right person is trustworthy, tidy and good with customers, not just with tools.
What to put in a handyman job description
- The repairs you do most: drywall, doors, trim, fixtures, assembly.
- What you do not do, such as licensed electrical or plumbing work.
- Whether the job is solo visits in customers' homes.
- The tools they bring and what you supply.
- Background check or driving record requirements.
- Your pay range.
What a handyman does day to day
- Patches drywall and touches up paint.
- Hangs and adjusts doors, and replaces locks and hardware.
- Installs shelving, TV mounts, blinds and curtain rods.
- Repairs trim, caulks tubs and fixes loose railings.
- Assembles furniture and swaps simple fixtures where allowed.
- Explains the work and leaves the room cleaner than they found it.
Pay, licensing and the first hire
Check what the job pays in your state on our handyman salary page, from government wage data, before you set the pay line. See what license the work needs in each state on our handyman licensing pages. Hiring your first helper? Read 1099 vs W-2 first.
How to fill it in
- Add your business name and logo.
- Set the job title, location, schedule and pay.
- Edit the duties and requirements to match the job.
- Download Word or PDF, or copy the text into a job board.
Free tools for handyman
The same job description for other trades: house cleaning, electrical, general contractor, hvac, landscaping, lawn care, painting, plumbing, roofing.
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