What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Home Service Technician / Carpenter / Handyperson position at TruBlue Home Service Ally?
Role: Lead Home Service Technician in the northern suburbs of Chicago
TruBlue Home Service Ally is a national franchise with over 150 locations that provides trusted handyman repairs, home safety upgrades, and maintenance services to help seniors age in place and support busy families. With locations across the U.S., TruBlue is a leader in dependable, relationship-based home maintenance.
This is a role for a skilled professional who leads by example, brings out the best in others, and takes pride in work that makes a real difference.
What You’ll Do
We’re a company with a purpose: to make homes safer and lives easier. You’ll be joining a team that supports you, respects your expertise, and values the role you play in helping customers live better at home.
TruBlue Home Service Ally is a national franchise with over 150 locations that provides trusted handyman repairs, home safety upgrades, and maintenance services to help seniors age in place and support busy families. With locations across the U.S., TruBlue is a leader in dependable, relationship-based home maintenance.
This is a role for a skilled professional who leads by example, brings out the best in others, and takes pride in work that makes a real difference.
What You’ll Do
- Perform high-quality home maintenance and repair projects
- Lead, coach, and support a team of Tru-Pro® technicians
- Uphold TruBlue’s high standard of professionalism, reliability, and customer care
- Communicate clearly with customers and help manage expectations on-site
- Ensure safety, accuracy, and consistency across every project
- Bathroom and kitchen upgrades
- Drywall repair and patching
- Flooring installation and repair
- General carpentry
- Interior and exterior painting
- Basic plumbing and electrical (within scope)
- 10 years of hands-on home repair or construction experience
- Experience managing or mentoring other technicians is preferred
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Committed to doing the job right and doing right by your team and clients
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and full toolset
- Fluent in English and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Year-round, consistent work
- Reliable hours and flexible scheduling
- Branded company vehicle and TruBlue gear
- Strong office and leadership support
- A team culture built on compassion, trust, and professionalism
- A leadership role with room to grow
We’re a company with a purpose: to make homes safer and lives easier. You’ll be joining a team that supports you, respects your expertise, and values the role you play in helping customers live better at home.