Handyman - South County Area

Surv; Narragansett (RI); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Surv is seeking a hands-on handyman in Narragansett, RI to lead small teams and perform skilled home maintenance and repair tasks. You will coordinate with office staff for scheduling and provide accurate cost estimates for diverse projects.

You should be able to work independently or with others, follow safety rules, log billable hours, and communicate clearly. Flexibility and a proactive attitude are valued in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of handyman experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Basic plumbing, electrical and HVAC knowledge.
• Basic carpentry (bookshelves, cabinets) knowledge.
• Comfortable with hand and power tools.
• Able to perform basic math and conversions.
• Able to lift and climb ladders as needed.
• Strong organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication; able to work alone or in a team.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus; follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsabilités

• Perform walk-through assessments and prepare cost estimates.
• Mentor other workers on the job site.
• Provide feedback to management on operations.
• Perform basic repairs (walls, windows).
• Move heavy furniture, appliances and equipment.
• Clean windows, gutters and exterior surfaces.
• Paint and apply stain as needed.
• Follow workplace health and safety rules.
• Log billable hours using a time-tracking app.
• Log and report jobsite expenses daily.

Connaissances

Handyman experience

Driver's license

Basic plumbing

Basic electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry basics

Hand tools & power tools

Mathematical calculations

Lifting & climbing ability

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multilingualism a plus

Scheduling/routing apps familiarity

Time tracking app familiarity

Outils

Time tracking app

Routing apps

Scheduling apps

Power tools

Hand tools

Description du poste

Our mission: We seek to build strong communities by empowering young individuals, providing essential homeowner services, and building connections between generations. We believe in investing in the professional and personal growth of young people that work with us. We are committed to delivering a wide range of services for homeowners to best meet their needs. We also really focus on making sure that people of all ages can come together, share experiences, and learn from each other. It's all about creating opportunities for everyone to connect and grow together. Through honesty and integrity, we establish a solid foundation for building stronger communities.

About the role: We are looking for value-aligned individuals to lead small teams and perform skilled services related to home maintenance and repairs. Working as a handyman for Surv will require good communication skills as you coordinate with office staff to schedule jobs and complete estimates for various projects requested by our clients. You must have the flexibility to work independently and with other team members for certain projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform walk-through assessments and prepare cost estimates


• Mentorship to other workers on and off the field who are less skilled


• Provide feedback to management on improvements to operations


• Perform basic repairs (e.g., wall damage, broken windows)


• Move heavy furniture, appliances, and equipment


• Clean windows, gutters, pavement, and other exterior surfaces


• Paint surfaces and apply stain as needed


• Follow workplace health and safety rules


• Load and unload tools and equipment from work vehicles


• Handle complaints professionally


• Accurately log billable hours using a time tracking app


• Log and report jobsite expenses daily

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a handyman


• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation


• Basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC knowledge


• Basic carpentry, including finding studs, building bookshelves, and installing cabinets


• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools


• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations and convert measurements


• Able to sit, stand, kneel, lift, and climb ladders


• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills


• Attention to detail, positive attitude, and strong work ethic


• Can reliably work alone and as part of a team


• Able to communicate well (multiple languages are a plus)


• Able to follow written and verbal instructions


• Friendly with good interpersonal skills


• Experience using scheduling apps or routing apps preferred (training can be provided)

Working Hours

• Part time, year round


• Flexible Monday-Saturday

Compensation

• $25-35 / hour

This position will require a background check upon hire.