$36/hr | Handyman | Full Benefits

Honey Homes; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

401(k)

Life Insurance

FSA

Company phone

Equity in the business

Job summary

Honey Homes is seeking experienced handymen for the East Bay, covering Oakland, Berkeley, and Piedmont. Earn $36/hr ($75,000/year) with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Work Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, with no nights or weekends, and enjoy full benefits.

You will manage a dedicated route of 40–50 homes, performing repairs across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and more, while delivering excellent customer service and using our mobile app to track progress.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of handyman or maintenance experience.
• Ability to perform multiple trades in residential settings.
• Strong attention to detail in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and drywall.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and own tools preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated route of 40–50 homes in Oakland, Berkeley and Piedmont.
• Perform residential repairs across carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and drywall.
• Install smart home devices and use the mobile app to track jobs, tasks, and schedules.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and build long-term homeowner relationships.

Skills

Handyman experience

Multi-trade skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Customer service

Job description

$36/hr ($75,000/year) | $1500 Sign-On Bonus | Mon–Fri Only | No Weekends | Full Benefits | Oakland, Berkeley & Piedmont

Honey Homes is hiring experienced handymen in the East Bay. Earn $36/hr with a $1,000 sign-on bonus, work Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, and never take an on-call shift again.

You'll serve a dedicated territory of 40–50 homes across Oakland, Berkeley, and Piedmont — no client hunting, no unpredictable schedules, no weekends. Just steady, well-paid handyman work and the chance to become the trusted maintenance technician for every home on your route.

Pay & Bonus

• $36/hr ($75,000/year) plus equity in the business
• $1500 sign-on bonus, paid out after 30 days and graduated training
• Mileage reimbursement for all local driving between appointments

Schedule & Time Off

• Monday–Friday, 8:30am–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

• Manage a dedicated route of 40–50 residential homes across Oakland, Berkeley, and Piedmont as the trusted handyman for each homeowner
• Perform residential repairs and maintenance across multiple trades:
  • Carpentry — doors, trim, framing, repairs
  • Painting and drywall patching
  • Plumbing — toilets, faucets, minor pipe repairs
  • Electrical — fixtures, outlets, small wiring tasks
  • Smart home device installation
• Deliver outstanding customer service and build long-term homeowner relationships
• 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
• Prior work as a maintenance technician, carpenter, plumber, or electrician strongly preferred
• Strong troubleshooting ability — 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
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Comfortable working on ladders or scaffolding at heights up to 12 feet

Growth Opportunities

Real career paths including field trainer, senior handyman, and more.

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.