Handyworker

About the Role

Our client seeks a dependable and skilled handyworker to manage various tasks at residential rental properties. Duties include conducting property-readiness inspections, carrying out general maintenance and repairs, installing lockboxes, documenting property conditions with photos and videos, and recommending additional repairs prior to showings, leasing, or move-in. The position supports property management teams and involves working independently in the field to ensure properties meet readiness standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit residential rental sites for readiness evaluations, access verification, authorized repairs, inspections, and move-in preparations.
• Assess property condition and highlight necessary repairs or upgrades.
• Capture clear photographs and videos of properties, access points, lockboxes, repairs, and any outstanding issues.
• Install lockboxes and verify access information.
• Perform routine repairs and light maintenance to prepare properties.
• Suggest or generate additional work orders for further repairs or improvements.
• Return to properties to finish approved repair tasks as needed.
• Provide detailed updates including notes, photos, and videos documenting completed work.
• Maintain professional communication with property owners, tenants when applicable, vendors, and team members.
• Recognize when specialized licensed trades are needed and escalate accordingly.

Typical Tasks Include

• Patch drywall and fix minor wall issues.
• Apply caulking and sealing materials.
• Perform painting touch-ups.
• Repair doors, locks, hinges, handles, and cabinets.
• Conduct basic plumbing fixes.
• Install fixtures, shelves, mirrors, blinds, and hardware.
• Carry out minor flooring, trim, and baseboard repairs.
• Manage rental turnover and property readiness-related upkeep.
• Set up lockboxes and manage access configuration.
• Inspect property conditions before showings, inspections, or move-ins.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a handyworker, maintenance technician, contractor, or related role.
• Solid understanding of residential repair work, rental turnover procedures, and property readiness benchmarks.
• Own reliable transportation.
• Carry essential tools in vehicle while on assignment.
• Availability of ladder for job sites.
• Possession of a smartphone (such as iPhone 13 or equivalent) equipped with a high-quality camera.
• Ability to take clear property photos and videos of access points, repairs, and issues.
• Capable of writing concise reports and submitting updates after each site visit.
• Comfortable working independently with little supervision.
• Professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and strong attention to detail.
• Effective and respectful communication with property owners, tenants if applicable, vendors, and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rental turnover repairs.
• Familiarity preparing rental properties for photography, viewings, inspections, or move-ins.
• Prior work installing lockboxes and managing access details.
• Experience operating within both occupied and vacant residential rental units.
• Background supporting property management, leasing, maintenance, or residential service operations.

Additional Field Requirements

• Reliable transportation is necessary.
• Must have required tools and ladder accessible on job locations.
• Smartphone equipped with quality camera required for documentation.
• Ability to travel between multiple rental properties.
• Submit clear and thorough updates with photos, videos, and notes following each visit.

Important Considerations

The position does not involve licensed trades unless the applicant possesses appropriate licensing. Any significant plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, structural, or permit-required projects must be referred to licensed professionals.