Demo

Part-Time Handyman

Iowa Home Consulting
Ames, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2027

Market-leading profit-sharing package and full benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement.

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and skill level.

We’re looking for someone with a solid foundation in residential repair who can grow into running their own handyman appointments. You do not need to be highly proficient in every service we offer on day one.

Our Handyman division handles shorter repairs, installations, maintenance items, and homeowner project lists. The work changes from day to day, so this role calls for practical troubleshooting, good judgment, resourcefulness, and clear communication in customers’ homes.

What you’ll do

  • Complete a variety of home repairs and improvements, such as drywall and paint touch-ups, trim, door installation, hardware, mounting, minor flooring repairs, caulking, and deck or railing repairs.
  • Review appointment notes, photos, and priorities before arriving.
  • Run assigned handyman appointments independently once trained and approved to do so.
  • Help homeowners prioritize what can reasonably be completed during a half-day, full-day, or individually scoped appointment.
  • Troubleshoot unexpected conditions and determine the best path forward rather than simply stopping when something does not go according to plan.
  • Keep the customer informed when conditions, materials, or priorities change.
  • Protect the home, document your work, clean up, and complete a final walkthrough.
  • Communicate proactively with the Handyman Manager and Handyman Coordinator when additional materials, support, or changes to the scope are needed.

What you need coming in

  • A demonstrated foundation in several common residential repairs. You do not need to know every service we offer.
  • The ability to troubleshoot and think independently in the field.
  • The judgment to recognize the limits of your current skill and ask for support before proceeding with unfamiliar work.
  • A willingness to learn new repair methods and accept feedback.
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
  • Professional communication and comfort working directly with homeowners.
  • Dependability and the ability to follow through on commitments.
  • A valid driver’s license.

Training and independence

Your initial training will include working alongside our Handyman Manager, our most tenured field employee. You’ll learn our service mix, systems, appointment pacing, quality standards, and approach to customer care. You will also receive direct support and guidance from the Handyman Coordinator.

Our goal is to get you comfortable running suitable appointments independently as quickly as your demonstrated skill and judgment allow. We’ll continue supporting you as you expand the types of jobs you can take on.

Schedule

This is a part-time, hourly position. Hours will vary based on availability, company workload, and scheduling needs.

We’re looking for someone who can provide dependable availability during our normal Monday–Friday operating schedule. We also offer weekend and evening hours. This could be a strong fit for an experienced tradesperson looking for additional hours, someone who prefers a part-time schedule, or someone interested in joining Iowa Home Consulting without committing to a full-time position.

Specific weekly availability and scheduling expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.

Compensation

This is an hourly position, with the starting rate based on experience, demonstrated skill, and the range of handyman work you can perform independently.

We’ll discuss the specific hourly rate, expected weekly hours, scheduling availability, and applicable benefits or incentives during the hiring process.

Ready to apply?

Tell us a bit about yourself. It takes about two minutes.

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $27

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Part-Time Handyman?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Part-Time Handyman career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$54,361 - $72,537
Income Estimation: 
$61,410 - $79,791
Income Estimation: 
$48,874 - $64,879
Income Estimation: 
$53,898 - $73,561
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Iowa Home Consulting

  • Iowa Home Consulting Central, IA
  • Salary of $60,000 , market-leading profit-sharing package, full benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement, and up to $5,000 signing bonus. ... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Part-Time Handyman jobs in the Ames, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • Mission Cancer + Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care Des Moines, IA
  • Mission Cancer & Blood, part of UI Health Care is seeking a Part Time Paramedic (60%) who under direct supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Send Me A Pro Des Moines, IA
  • Are you a skilled handyman with 10 years of experience looking for steady work without the stress of chasing leads, answering phones, or paying for marketi... more
  • 15 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!