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Skilled Residential Handyman (Berkeley)

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Berkeley, CAContract$40/hrPosted 3mo agoVerified open 1w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$40/hr
Location
Berkeley, CA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Drivers License

Job overview

Casa is hiring a Skilled Residential Handyman (Berkeley). Casa seeks a skilled and reliable handyman to provide high‑quality repair, proactive maintenance, and property‑management services for members' primary homes in the Berkeley area, emphasizing friendliness, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Key focus areas include Perform proactive maintenance on major appliances and home systems on a schedule, Complete home repairs such as mounting artwork, patching drywall, and touch‑up paint, and Handle basic electrical and plumbing tasks including installing fixtures and clearing drains.

Successful candidates bring Handyman Property Maintenance Technician Experience, Strong Knowledge Of Repair And Maintenance Techniques, and Own General Tools. Important skills include Proactive Maintenance, Home Repairs, Basic Electrical, Basic Plumbing, Property Management Tasks, and Repair And Maintenance Techniques. Preferred (not required): Repair Techniques, Installing Light Fixtures, Installing Thermostats, and Replacing Light Switches.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Proactive MaintenanceHome RepairsBasic ElectricalBasic PlumbingProperty Management TasksRepair and Maintenance TechniquesQuality and Attention to DetailCommunicationUse General Tools Safely and EffectivelyHandyman WorkInstall Light FixturesInstall ThermostatsReplace Light SwitchesTroubleshoot OutletsInstall FaucetsClear Clogged DrainsMount ArtworkPatch DrywallTouch‑Up PaintAdjust FixturesApply Clean Caulk LinesUse General Tools SafelyFriendly Professional DemeanorProperty MaintenanceRepair TechniquesMaintenance TechniquesAttention to DetailInstalling Light FixturesInstalling ThermostatsReplacing Light SwitchesTroubleshooting OutletsInstalling FaucetsClearing Clogged DrainsMounting ArtworkPatching DrywallAdjusting FixturesClean Caulk LinesPicking Up PackagesMail HandlingHanging Holiday LightsFilling Car Tires With AirSchedule MaintenanceGeneral Tools Usage

Qualifications

Handyman Property Maintenance ExperienceRepair and Maintenance KnowledgeWritten and Verbal Communication SkillsOwn General ToolsOwn VehicleClean Background CheckDrivers LicenseAbility to Travel Around Berkeley Area

Full job description

ABOUT CASA

We believe owning a home should feel as special as the moments that take place within them. If our mission inspires you, we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a skilled and reliable handyman to join our private property management team. Ideal candidate will work closely with us to provide high-quality handyman, repair, and proactive maintenance services for our member's primary homes. You should be friendly, professional, and comfortable doing basic handyman work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Proactive maintenance – you'll keep major appliances and home systems maintained on an established schedule. This might include replacing filters, checking batteries, and other similar tasks to keep the home running well

  • Home repairs – you'll mount artwork, patch drywall, touch-up paint, adjust fixtures, and other similar tasks that come up in the home. Your caulk lines should be clean and crisp!

  • Basic electrical & plumbing, like installing light fixtures & thermostats, replacing light switches, troubleshooting outlets, installing faucets, clearing clogged drains, and the like

  • Other property management tasks, like picking up packages, taking in the mail while a household is out on vacation, hanging holiday lights, or filling car tires with air when needed

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in a handyman, property maintenance, or technician role, ideally in residential homes is a plus

  • Strong knowledge of repair and maintenance techniques. Quality and attention to detail is a priority

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills – you'll be interacting with homeowners and need to be clear, friendly, helpful, and professional.

  • You have your own general tools, and can use them safely and effectively

  • You have your own vehicle, and can reliably travel around the Berkeley area

  • A clean background check and drivers license

ADDITIONAL INFO

  • Approximately 10-40 hours.

  • The hours are flexible around your schedule. Looking for weekdays, weekends, and/ or early evenings.

  • You'll be supported – scheduling, communication w/ homeowners, and parts/materials ordering is handled for you, so you can focus on the work to be done.

  • Service Areas: Alameda & Contra Costa (open to San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin county candidates as well)

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