Maintenance Handyman

Journey's In Community Living; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Journeys In Community Living in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a contracted maintenance handyman to perform repairs across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general upkeep of residential homes. The role requires evaluating service requests, installing fixtures, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include walk-through assessments, tool management, and staying compliant with health and safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred.
• Experience as a handyman or in a maintenance role.
• General knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Proficiency with a variety of hand and power tools.
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and effective communication.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Successful clearance of background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs across plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Carry out carpentry tasks including painting, shelving, doors, and windows.
• Maintain and repair appliances and fixtures.
• Handle general building maintenance: cleaning, lighting, minor remodeling.
• Install fixtures such as lights, ceiling fans, and toilets.
• Conduct walk-through assessments to identify repair needs.
• Manage tools and equipment used for tasks.
• Adhere to workplace safety rules and report hazards.

Job description

Journeys In Community Living is a nonprofit organization supporting people with disabilities in Murfreesboro. We are seeking a contracted maintenance handyman that is available Monday-Friday between 9 to 5, as needed to perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks, including fixing plumbing, general electrical, and carpentry issues, painting, and general upkeep of residential homes and equipment. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, responding to service requests, installing fixtures, and ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Experience and knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry systems are typically required.

Key responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of repairs, such as fixing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC problems.
• Conduct carpentry work, including painting, installing shelves, and repairing doors and windows.
• Maintain and repair appliances.
• Manage general building maintenance, such as cleaning, replacing light bulbs, and minor remodeling.
• Install fixtures like lights, ceiling fans, and toilets.
• Conduct walk-through assessments and identify areas needing repair.
• Manage and maintain the tools and equipment used for tasks.
• Adhere to workplace health and safety rules and report any hazards.

Required skills and qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Proven experience as a handyman or in a related maintenance field.
• General knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Proficiency with a variety of hand and power tools.
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and effective communication skills.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Successful clearance of background check