Craftsman / Handyman

Ace Handyman Services Hartford new London; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round work

Cell phone reimbursement

Bonuses

Company card for materials

Training & career development

Supportive local culture

Job summary

Ace Handyman Services Hartford New London is seeking a part-time craftsman/handyman to join our team in Glastonbury, CT. Travel to residential properties in Hartford and New London counties, performing diverse home repairs and improvements with strong craftsmanship.

You'll handle carpentry, drywall, painting, and basic plumbing/electrical troubleshooting using your own tools, while avoiding lead generation, scheduling, or billing tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in home repairs, maintenance, remodeling, or carpentry.
• Hands-on skills in multiple trades including carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and basic plumbing or electrical troubleshooting.
• Your own standard set of professional hand and power tools.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, customer-focused attitude.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Travel to residential properties in Hartford and New London counties and surrounding areas to complete a variety of small-to-medium repair projects.
• Evaluate repair needs and explain solutions to homeowners.
• Perform hands-on work across multiple trades.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and complete projects efficiently within estimated timeframes.

Skills

Home repair experience

Carpentry

Drywall repair

Painting

Plumbing basics

Electrical troubleshooting

Tools

Communication

Driver's license

Background check

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Part-time Glastonbury, Connecticut On-site $24 - $28/hr

Posted Thursday, 7/23/2026

Overview

Ace Handyman Services is seeking a skilled Craftsman / Handyman to join our growing team. In this role, you will help local homeowners maintain, repair, and improve their homes. If you love working with your hands, enjoy variety in your day, and want to focus on your craft rather than chasing leads, scheduling, or managing billing, this position offers the perfect balance of independence and support.

We handle the marketing, booking, and customer communication so you can focus on delivering high-quality results. With consistent, year-round work and the backing of the trusted Ace Hardware brand, you will have a stable, fulfilling career right here in Hartford and New London county.

What Success Looks Like

On a day-to-day basis, you will travel to residential properties in Hartford and New London counties and the surrounding area to complete a variety of small-to-medium repair and improvement projects. Your daily responsibilities will include evaluating repair needs, explaining solutions to homeowners, performing hands-on work across multiple trades, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Over time, success in this role means building a reputation as a trusted, reliable professional. You will maintain high customer satisfaction scores, complete projects efficiently within estimated timeframes, and contribute to a collaborative team culture that takes pride in quality workmanship.

What We Offer

Consistent, year-round work with a reliable schedule

Cell phone reimbursement

Performance-based bonuses

Company credit card for approved material

Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities

A supportive, locally owned business culture backed by a trusted national brand

What You Bring to the Role

Must-Have Requirements:

Proven professional experience in home repairs, maintenance, remodeling, or carpentry

Hands-on skills in multiple trades, including carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and basic plumbing or electrical troubleshooting

Your own standard set of professional hand and power tools

Strong communication skills and a friendly, customer-focused attitude

A valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Prior experience in home inspection, troubleshooting, or project estimating

Specialized trade certifications or advanced training in carpentry, tile work, or flooring