What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Experienced Handyman / Carpenter position at Ace Handyman Services Waukesha - Lake Country?
Part-Time Experienced Handyman / Carpenter
Part-Time W-2 | Weekday Schedule | $27–$33 Per Hour**
Are you an experienced handyman, carpenter, or retired tradesperson looking for steady part-time work without the responsibility of running your own business?
Ace Handyman Services is seeking an experienced, multi-skilled **Part-Time Handyman / Carpenter** to serve homeowners throughout Waukesha County and the Lake Country area.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, helping homeowners, and completing a variety of residential repair and improvement projects.
Our office team handles marketing, incoming customer inquiries, scheduling, dispatching, and much of the administrative work. You can focus on evaluating projects, recommending solutions, coordinating materials, completing quality repairs, and providing an excellent customer experience.
What You’ll Do
Every day brings something different. Projects may include:
- Installing and repairing doors, windows, trim, and cabinetry
- Repairing drywall and completing interior finish work
- Repairing decks, railings, siding, soffit, and fascia
- Installing flooring, shelving, televisions, and household fixtures
- Completing smaller bathroom and kitchen updates
- Replacing faucets, light fixtures, switches, outlets, ceiling fans, and similar items
- Completing punch-list repairs and general home-maintenance projects
- Diagnosing and completing a wide variety of residential repairs
You will work independently on most jobs while representing Ace Handyman Services professionally in our customers’ homes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Evaluating projects and determining appropriate repair solutions
- Discussing options and expectations with homeowners
- Coordinating materials with the customer and office when needed
- Keeping customers and the office informed throughout the project
- Documenting completed work, job notes, photographs, receipts, and materials
- Identifying additional repair needs and explaining possible solutions
- Collecting payment upon completion of most projects
Most assignments are smaller residential repairs that can be completed in one visit. Some larger projects may require working with another craftsman or returning for additional scheduled visits.
Compensation and Schedule
- Part-time W-2 employment
- Consistent weekday work
- No required weekends
- Flexible scheduling based on your availability and our customers’ needs
- Company uniforms
- Office scheduling and administrative support
Required Qualifications
- Five or more years of professional residential handyman, remodeling, carpentry, maintenance, or home-repair experience
- Ability to independently assess, plan, and complete a broad range of residential repairs
- Strong carpentry, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in several areas such as doors, windows, trim, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, decks, siding, painting, or household installations
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Comfortable discussing repair options and project details directly with homeowners
- Comfortable performing minor, non-licensed plumbing and electrical work
- Ability to document work and communicate with the office using a smartphone or tablet
- Comfortable collecting payment upon completion of most projects
- Reliable pickup truck, van, or SUV
- Standard set of professional hand and power tools
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and safely perform the physical requirements of residential repair work
- Ability to successfully complete a background check
This is not an entry-level maintenance position. Applicants must have professional experience and be capable of independently completing a variety of residential repair and improvement projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Broad experience across multiple residential trades
- Strong finish-carpentry skills
- Experience working directly with homeowners
- Experience operating a handyman or remodeling business
- Experience using ServiceTitan or similar field-service software
- OSHA, lead-safe renovation, or other construction-related certifications
Why Join Ace Handyman Services?
This position offers the independence of working in the trades without the burden of finding customers, chasing leads, preparing unpaid estimates, or managing every administrative detail yourself.
It may be a great fit for:
- An experienced tradesperson who wants to reduce their workload
- A retired or semi-retired carpenter who wants to remain active
- A self-employed handyman looking to supplement their existing schedule
- A skilled craftsman who wants consistent weekday work without a full-time commitment
Our office works to keep your schedule productive while providing the support needed to serve customers successfully.
If you are a dependable, versatile handyman who takes pride in your work, enjoys helping homeowners, and wants flexible part-time employment with a professional organization, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more about joining Ace Handyman Services Waukesha–Lake Country.
Salary : $27 - $33