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Handyman / Property Maintenance Technician
Company: Kokopelli Home Services
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $25.00–$32.00 per hour, depending on experience
Join a Company That Takes Pride in Quality
Kokopelli Home Services is growing, and we're looking for an experienced, professional Handyman / Property Maintenance Technician to join our team.
We're not looking for someone who can simply "get by." We're looking for a skilled tradesperson who takes pride in producing high-quality work, communicates well with customers, and represents our company professionally in every home they enter.
Our work includes residential maintenance, repairs, remodels, and improvements throughout the Grand Junction area. Every day is different, and we're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems and takes ownership of their work.
Required Qualifications
The following are required for this position:
- Minimum 3 years of professional drywall experience
- Minimum 3 years of professional construction and/or property maintenance experience
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Clean criminal history and ability to pass a background check
- Broad professional handyman and property maintenance experience
Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Drywall Experience
Applicants must have at least 3 years of professional drywall experience, including:
- Drywall repair
- Patching holes of all sizes
- Tape and mud work
- Feathering and finishing
- Matching existing wall textures, including orange peel, knockdown, and hand textures
- Preparing walls for paint with minimal visible evidence of repairs
Additional Trade Experience
Applicants must also have professional experience with:
- Interior and exterior painting
- Plumbing repairs and fixture replacement
- Electrical repairs, including outlets, switches, lighting, ceiling fans, and fixtures
- Door and hardware installation
- Trim and finish carpentry
- Caulking and weatherproofing
- General home maintenance and repairs
- Property punch lists
- Basic troubleshooting and problem solving
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Is professional and dependable
- Has outstanding customer service skills
- Communicates clearly with customers and office staff
- Shows up on time and prepared
- Works efficiently without sacrificing quality
- Takes pride in clean, organized job sites
- Can work independently while knowing when to ask questions
- Treats every customer's home with respect
- Pays close attention to detail
- Takes ownership of their work
- Wants to build a long-term career with a growing local company
Additional Requirements
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Comfortable using ladders and power tools
- Strong personal skills and customer service
- Must have their own tools
Preferred Experience
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Swamp cooler service
- Fence repairs
- Cabinet installation
- Tile repairs
- Flooring repairs
- Window and door installation
- Basic carpentry
- Minor remodeling projects
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) (after 6 months of employment)
- Company vehicle for qualified employees
- Company-paid Health Share membership and Trailhead Health Clinic membership
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Ongoing training and opportunities for advancement as the company grows
Why Work With Us?
At Kokopelli Home Services, we believe customer service is just as important as craftsmanship. Our technicians are trusted in our customers' homes every day, and our reputation is built on professionalism, honesty, reliability, and quality work.
We're building a team of skilled professionals who want more than just another handyman job. If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping customers, and want to grow with a locally owned company that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Apply with your resume and include a brief summary of your professional experience with:
- Drywall finishing and texture matching
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Construction and general property maintenance
Applications without a summary of relevant professional experience will not be considered.
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- How many years of professional drywall experience do you have?
- How many years of professional property maintenance experience do you have?
- How many years of construction or skilled trade experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $32