Lead Craftsman - Skilled Home Repair Professional

Ace Handyman Services Sandhills; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount at Ace Hardware

Support with scheduling and billing

Job summary

Ace Handyman Services Sandhills in Carthage, NC is seeking a Lead Craftsman with extensive home repair experience for a full-time, on-site role under a nationally recognized brand. This position focuses on high-quality workmanship and hands-on problem solving.

You will perform a wide range of residential repairs—carpentry, drywall, painting, tile, and light remodeling—plus basic plumbing and electrical troubleshooting, while sometimes leading small crews.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in home remodeling, maintenance, or residential trades.
• Strong, hands-on skills across carpentry, drywall, painting, and related trades.
• Own set of hand and power tools suitable for residential maintenance.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to local job sites.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete a wide range of residential and light commercial repairs, including carpentry, drywall patching, painting, tile installation, and general home maintenance.
• Handle basic plumbing and electrical troubleshooting, such as replacing fixtures, repairing leaks, or updating outlets.
• Evaluate projects on-site, estimate material needs, and explain solutions clearly to homeowners.
• Coordinate and lead small crews on larger, multi-day projects when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace at every job site.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Carpentry

Drywall

Painting

Tile setting

Troubleshooting

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Lead Craftsman - Skilled Home Repair Professional

Full-time Carthage, NC On-site $25 - $30/hr

Posted Thursday, 7/23/2026

The Opportunity

Ace Handyman Services Sandhills' commitment to providing uncompromised customer service and quality craftsmanship has resulted in us becoming the premier handyman, repair, and light remodeling company in Moore and Lee Counties. In order to support this growth, we are seeking a highly motivated professional Lead Craftsman with skills in multiple trades to join our close knit team. This team member will be a professional Craftsman with strong ethics who will consistently uphold our values and act with honesty and transparency.

This role is designed for a seasoned tradesperson who loves variety, takes pride in high-quality work, and enjoys solving hands-on problems for local homeowners. Instead of chasing leads, managing billing, or dealing with endless administrative paperwork, you will focus on what you do best: building, fixing, and improving homes with the support of a trusted, nationally recognized brand.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, your daily focus is delivering exceptional residential repairs, maintenance, and light remodeling. Success means arriving on time, diagnosing home maintenance issues accurately, and completing projects efficiently while keeping homeowners informed and comfortable throughout the process.

Your Daily Responsibilities

Complete a wide range of residential and light commercial repairs, including carpentry, drywall patching, painting, tile installation, and general home maintenance.

Handle basic plumbing and electrical troubleshooting, such as replacing fixtures, repairing minor leaks, or updating outlets.

Evaluate projects on-site, estimate material needs, and explain solutions clearly to homeowners.

Coordinate and lead small crews on larger, multi-day projects when necessary.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace at every job site.

What We Offer

Consistent Schedule: Monday through Friday, with no weekend shifts..

Professional Support: We handle the scheduling, marketing, and billing so you can focus entirely on your craft.

Local Impact: Work for a locally owned business backed by the trusted Ace Hardware brand.

Employee Discount: Discount on purchases at Provision Ace Hardware

A Great Place to Work – We believe good people do their best work when they are respected, appreciated, and supported. We work as a team and take care of our employees just as we expect them to take care of our customers.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications:

At least 5 years of professional experience in home remodeling, maintenance, or residential trades.

Strong, hands-on skills across multiple trades, including tile setting, carpentry, drywall, and painting.

Your own set of hand and power tools appropriate for residential maintenance tasks.

A valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to local job sites.

Clear, professional communication skills and a customer-first mindset.

The ability to troubleshoot problems independently and work with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

Ownership of a reliable work truck or van.

Prior experience leading small crews or managing residential remodeling projects.

Experience estimating project costs and material requirements.