Full-Time Lead Handyman / Home Service Technician – Austin, TX

TruBlue of The Woodlands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team environment

Job summary

TruBlue of The Woodlands is seeking a Full-Time Lead Handyman in Austin, TX. This foundational hire will work closely with the franchise owner to establish a growing home services business. The ideal candidate will perform high-quality home repairs while communicating effectively with customers and mentoring new technicians.

Applicants should have over 10 years of hands-on experience in home repair and a strong skill set in carpentry. Full benefits and room for growth are offered in this leadership role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on residential home repair or remodeling experience.
• Broad multi-trade skill set with strong carpentry foundation.
• Strong customer communication and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring other technicians is preferred.
• Comfortable using a smartphone for photos and scheduling apps.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willing to complete background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality home repair projects.
• Represent TruBlue in customers’ homes with clear communication.
• Provide on-site estimates for additional work.
• Support day-to-day operations: scheduling input, materials, quality control.
• Document work with photos and complete job paperwork.
• Lead and mentor new Tru‑Pro® technicians.

Skills

Hands-on residential home repair or remodeling experience

Multi-trade skill set

Customer communication skills

Mentoring experience

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Smartphone

Full toolset

Job description

Full‑Time Lead Handyman / Home Service Technician – Austin, TX

TruBlue Westlake is launching in Austin, and we're hiring our first Lead Handyman — a foundational hire who will work side‑by‑side with the franchise owner to build a growing home services business from the ground up. This is a role for a skilled craftsman who takes pride in doing things right the first time, communicates naturally with customers, leads by example, and is ready to grow alongside a brand‑new business.

About TruBlue TruBlue Home Service Ally is a national franchise with over 120 locations, providing trusted handyman repairs, home maintenance, and senior‑safety modifications. Our purpose is helping seniors age in place and giving busy families peace of mind. TruBlue Westlake serves Westlake, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, Tarrytown, and central Austin.

What You’ll Do

• Perform high‑quality home repair projects as the most experienced craftsman on every job
• Represent TruBlue in customers’ homes — clear communication, respectful conduct, clean work
• Provide on‑site estimates for additional work when appropriate
• Support day‑to‑day operations: scheduling input, materials, quality control
• Document work with photos and complete job paperwork
• As the team grows, lead and mentor new Tru‑Pro® technicians
• Uphold TruBlue’s high standard of professionalism and customer care

Common Projects Include

• Bathroom and kitchen upgrades
• Drywall repair and finishing
• Flooring installation and repair
• General carpentry — trim, molding, built‑ins
• Interior and exterior painting
• Basic plumbing and electrical work
• Tile installation and repair
• Door and window repair
• Deck, fence, and gate repair
• Senior safety upgrades — grab bars, ramps, accessible fixtures

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds
• Climb ladders and work at heights
• Work in attics and crawl spaces
• Kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Drive to multiple job sites daily

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands‑on residential home repair or remodeling experience
• Broad multi‑trade skill set with strong carpentry foundation
• Strong customer communication and problem‑solving skills
• Prior experience leading or mentoring other technicians is preferred
• Comfortable using a smartphone for photos and scheduling apps
• Valid Texas driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and full toolset
• Fluent in English; bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Willing to complete background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen

Why TruBlue

We’re a company with a purpose: to make homes safer and lives easier.

Our values in action:

• Empathetic — we listen and serve with integrity.
• Trustworthy — customers open their homes to us because they know we honor that trust.
• Reliable — we show up, do what we say, and stand behind every project.

Apply Today

If you’re a skilled handyman ready to step into a leadership role at a brand‑new TruBlue franchise, apply through this posting.