What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drywall Repair & Finishing Technician (1099 – Per Job) position at PatchMaster Oakland County?
Drywall Repair & Finishing Technician
PatchMaster of Oakland County
PatchMaster of Oakland County is seeking an experienced drywall repair and finishing technician to handle small-to-medium residential and light commercial repair work.
This position begins as a 1099 independent contractor role, paid per job, with the opportunity to transition into a W-2 role once consistent workload is established.
This is not quick patch-and-paint work, and not an entry-level or helper position. Repairs are expected to disappear under paint. You must be able to work independently, communicate professionally with homeowners, and produce clean, high-finish drywall repairs without shortcuts.
We prioritize repair quality, cleanliness, professionalism, and client experience over speed-based production work.
This role is best suited for technicians who take pride in invisible repairs and clean finish work.
Most work is performed inside occupied residential homes, often with homeowners present during the repair process.
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Typical Work Includes
- drywall patching and ceiling repairs
- flood cuts and access openings
- corner bead repair
- skim coating, sanding, feathering, and blending
- light painting related to repairs
- trim and minor door work related to drywall repairs
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Requirements
- 2 years of professional drywall repair and finishing experience (required)
- ability to complete drywall repair jobs independently from start to finish
- must supply your own tools
- material allowance is built into flat-rate job pay
- reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
- must be able to pass a background check prior to an in-person interview
- must live in or near Oakland County and be willing to travel locally within the county
- strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and finish quality
- must be comfortable working inside occupied homes and communicating directly with homeowners throughout the repair process
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Work Standards
- proper prep and protection of surrounding areas is required on every job
- job sites must be left clean and orderly
- no shortcuts on finish quality or blending
- additional work must be approved before proceeding
- must be able to follow job notes, scope instructions, and communicate clearly regarding job progress or additional work
- you will often be the only PatchMaster representative on site
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Compensation
- flat-rate pay per job, based on scope
- pay increases as efficiency and consistency improve
- path to W-2 employment once averaging approximately 20 hours per week on a consistent basis
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HOW TO APPLY – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
Before applying on Indeed, email before-and-after drywall repair photos to:
dmoag@patchmaster.com
Subject line should be:
Drywall Photos – [Your Name]
Photos must clearly show:
- the damaged area before repair (holes, cracks, water damage, etc.)
- the same area after repair
- finished and painted when possible
General room photos, unrelated work, or images that do not clearly show the damaged area before repair and the completed repair afterward will not be reviewed.
Applications submitted without photos sent in advance will not be considered.
Job Type: Contract
Application Question(s):
- Describe your process for repairing and blending a ceiling drywall patch so it disappears after paint is applied.
- Briefly describe the types of drywall repairs you typically handle.
- Paste the subject line you used when emailing your BEFORE and AFTER drywall repair photos, as instructed in the job description.
Experience:
- professional drywall installation and/or finishing: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Oakland County, MI (Required)
Work Location: On the road