What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Improvement Professional / Handyman position at Trueline?
Trueline is seeking a Professional Handyman / Home Improvement Specialist to join their team full time (non-contractor) in the southeastern Connecticut area.
Based out of their Glastonbury, CT office, you'll travel throughout the region to tackle a wide range of residential and commercial maintenance, repair, and renovation jobs. Each day brings a fresh variety of tasks from quick fixes to multi-day projects making this a great opportunity for a well-rounded tradesperson who values independence, stability, and craftsmanship.
What You’ll Do as the Professional Handyman / Home Improvement Specialist
- Receive job assignments (1–4 per day) and travel within southeastern Connecticut to customer sites
- Diagnosing customer needs and scope work; provide estimates when needed
- Perform carpentry, remodeling, drywall, painting, window/door repair, flooring, light plumbing, light electrical, siding, trim, and general maintenance
- Ensure code compliance and safe workmanship
- Document time, materials, and job progression via tablet / internal system
- Maintain tools, keep van equipment in order, communicate job status with dispatch
Professional Handyman / Home Improvement Specialist Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in construction / home improvement
- Strong generalist skills (carpentry, remodeling, drywall, painting, etc.)
- Own or be willing to acquire full toolkit (power tools, ladders, etc.)
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Comfortable traveling (up to 1 hour) and working at heights
- Ability to lift ~60 lbs
- Working knowledge of building codes, zoning, and safe practices
Nice to Haves as the Professional Handyman / Home Improvement Specialist
- Specialized experience in siding, roofing, tile, or exterior envelope repair
- Certifications (e.g. OSHA, local building trades)
- Experience using estimating software or tablets for quoting
- Customer service / client relationship experience
Our Client Offers
- Competitive Salary, Overtime eligibility & Bonus opportunities
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
- Retirement plan
- Contribution toward health insurance
- Company-issued service vehicle, tablet, uniform, credit card for materials, van maintenance, and fuel
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
