KP832 - Full-Time Handyman - Atherton, CA

British American Household Staffing; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with 70% employer‑p

Optional dental and vision coverage

Job summary

British American Household Staffing seeks a capable handyman to support a private estate in Atherton, CA. This hands-on role covers a broad range of maintenance, carpentry, and basic systems work with minimal supervision.

You will coordinate with vendors and manage various projects across two properties. Ideal candidates are resourceful, mechanically inclined, and proactive, with a passion for solving problems and building or repairing things.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property maintenance or similar hands-on roles.
• Broad knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work.
• Comfortable using a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Self-motivated, organized, discreet and service-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform general property maintenance and repairs.
• Patch, paint, and complete routine carpentry projects.
• Handle light electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Troubleshoot household systems and coordinate vendors.
• Perform basic HVAC troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Build custom projects and oversee vehicle care and maintenance.
• Coordinate deliveries, installations, and vendor visits.

Skills

Property maintenance

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

HVAC basics

Job description

Overview

A capable, hands-on Handyman is sought to support a fully staffed private estate in Atherton. This is not a Facilities Manager position but a true jack-of-all-trades who enjoys solving problems, building things, and handling a wide variety of projects with little direction. No two days will be the same. The ideal candidate is resourceful, mechanically inclined, proactive, and takes pride in being the person who can fix, build, troubleshoot, or coordinate whatever is needed. The role supports a 15,000-square-foot primary residence situated on just over an acre, as well as a nearby secondary 8,000-square-foot property. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in being the trusted person who can handle virtually any project that arises around a private estate.

Schedule

• Full-time, live-out position
• Flexibility and on-call availability are essential
• Willingness to respond to changing priorities as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform general property maintenance and repairs
• Patch, paint, and complete routine carpentry projects
• Handle light electrical and plumbing repairs
• Troubleshoot household systems and coordinate specialized vendors when necessary
• Perform basic HVAC troubleshooting and maintenance
• Build and assemble custom projects such as play structures, furniture, shelving, or chicken coops
• Oversee vehicle care, including maintenance scheduling, detailing, fueling, and service appointments
• Assist with gardening and outdoor property projects
• Perform seasonal property maintenance
• Coordinate deliveries, installations, and vendor visits
• Identify maintenance issues before they become larger problems
• Assist with any additional projects needed to keep the properties operating at the highest standard

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong experience in residential property maintenance or a similar hands-on role
• Broad knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and general repair work
• Comfortable using a wide variety of hand and power tools
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Highly organized and dependable
• Professional, discreet, and service-oriented
• Flexible and willing to take on a wide variety of responsibilities

Salary and Benefits

• Starting compensation of $120,000+, DOE
• Medical insurance with 70% employer-paid premium
• Optional dental and vision coverage available at employee expense
• 401(k) plan available (no employer match)
• Two weeks of paid time off
• Federal holidays
• Generous discretionary bonus opportunity