Skilled Residential Handyman (Berkeley)

Casa; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Job summary

A private property management company is seeking a skilled handyman to provide high-quality repair and maintenance services for residential homes. Ideal candidates will enjoy a flexible hourly role, earning $40/hour and working between 10 to 40 hours weekly. Responsibilities include proactive maintenance, home repairs, and basic electrical & plumbing tasks. Strong communication skills and your own tools are essential. Join us to make homes feel special!

Qualifications

• Experience in handyman or property maintenance role is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of repair and maintenance techniques with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interacting professionally with homeowners.
• Own vehicle for reliable travel around San Francisco.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Proactive maintenance of home systems on an established schedule.
• Perform home repairs like mounting artwork and patching drywall.
• Handle basic electrical & plumbing tasks like installing light fixtures.
• Manage minor property tasks such as picking up packages or filling tires.

Skills

Repair techniques

Maintenance techniques

Communication skills

Basic electrical & plumbing

Tools

General tools

Job description

About Casa

We believe owning a home should feel as special as the moments that take place within them. If our mission inspires you, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and reliable handyman to join our private property management team. Ideal candidate will work closely with us to provide high-quality handyman, repair, and proactive maintenance services for our member's primary homes. You should be friendly, professional, and comfortable doing basic handyman work.

Responsibilities

• Proactive maintenance – you'll keep major appliances and home systems maintained on an established schedule. This might include replacing filters, checking batteries, and other similar tasks to keep the home running well
• Home repairs – you'll mount artwork, patch drywall, touch-up paint, adjust fixtures, and other similar tasks that come up in the home. Your caulk lines should be clean and crisp!
• Basic electrical & plumbing, like installing light fixtures & thermostats, replacing light switches, troubleshooting outlets, installing faucets, clearing clogged drains, and the like
• Other property management tasks, like picking up packages, taking in the mail while a household is out on vacation, hanging holiday lights, or filling car tires with air when needed

Qualifications

• Experience in a handyman, property maintenance, or technician role, ideally in residential homes is a plus
• Strong knowledge of repair and maintenance techniques. Quality and attention to detail is a priority
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – you'll be interacting with homeowners and need to be clear, friendly, helpful, and professional.
• You have your own general tools, and can use them safely and effectively
• You have your own vehicle, and can reliably travel around San Francisco
• A clean background check and drivers license

Additional Info

• This is a contract hourly role to start ($40/hour), approximately 10-40 hours.
• The hours are flexible around your schedule. Looking for weekdays, weekends, and/ or early evenings.
• You'll be supported – scheduling, communication w/ homeowners, and parts/materials ordering is handled for you, so you can focus on the work to be done.
• Service Areas: Alameda & Contra Costa (open to San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin county candidates as well)

Interested?

• Apply to this role with your name, contact info, and resume
• Let us know why you'd be a great fit