We Surv's mission is to build stronger communities through service, by bridging social gaps and meeting the needs of our neighbors. Specifically, we connect an aging population with Local workers to complete to-do lists around their home.

Handyman Job Summary

We are looking for a dependable Handyman that can complete various remodeling and maintenance tasks on our properties. Remodeling job duties include painting, hanging drywall, and installing floors and windows. Your maintenance responsibilities involve solving basic electrical and plumbing issues, as well as ensuring interior and exterior structural components are safe and in good condition, such as siding and sidewalks. You must be able to lift at least 50 lbs, and you should be proficient with hand and power tools. Previous experience working as an electrician or in carpentry is a plus, especially if you have a contractor or journeyman license.

Handyman Duties and Responsibilities

• Building trust with the customer - household tasks like handiwork, moves, yard work, or painting can be stressful, and customers want to ensure their stuff is safe!
• Ensuring that jobs worked in the field go smoothly. This involves leadership and communication with the customer and your team members.
• Leading the team on each job you're assigned professionally and attentively, ensuring each Local on the job sticks to job protocols and heeds directives
• Provide problem-solving solutions when necessary (i.e., an item isn’t fitting through a tight or confined space, a customer's suggestion for how the team should prune a shrub isn't right, etc.)
• Provide clients with support and guidance on maintaining their homes
• Respond to clients’ maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicating openly and effectively to both your team members and customers
• Knowing the basics of most handy skills, moving and painting etiquette, and yard work principles, as well as a desire to and knack for teaching others such skills.

Requirements:

• Stamina to lift 75+ lbs, frequently bend, climb, lift your arms over your head, lift items off the ground, stack boxes/items, and handle fragile items with care, all of which may include walking up & downstairs
• The ability to operate a moving truck is a plus.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools without supervision.
• Solid experience with plumbing and electrical systems
• Extremely organized with good communication skills.
• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions, as well as heat and cold
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be over the age of 18 due to the nature of the job
• Must have a smartphone
• Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory, safe driving record, and reliable transportation to get from one job site to another
• Criminal and motor vehicle record checks are required.
• Some Saturdays are required.

Compensation & Perks:

• Pay based on work performed and billed through our office to our customers, PLUS you get to keep your tips!
• Each Local Worker is covered under General Liability Insurance and Occupational Accident Insurance (OAI) so you will not have to obtain your own while working.
• Ample opportunity to grow within the company. A good chunk of our corporate staff are formal Locals!
• We care about our people. We will come alongside you to help you develop skills and habits that will help you be successful on the job but also in life.
• A supportive, culture-driven network of hardworking people who share the same values and lift one another up.

Why join Surv?

We are a team that genuinely cares about each other and the meaningful work we’re doing. Our desire to build stronger communities permeates all we do. Join us to both build community and become a part of one.

Surv is committed to building a company and a community where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. We embrace and celebrate diversity. Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Should you need assistance applying because of a disability, please respond to the recruiter with your accommodation request.

• Stamina to lift 75+ lbs, frequently bend, climb, lift your arms over your head, lift items off the ground, stack boxes/items, handle fragile items with care, all of which may include walking up & down stairs
• Ability to operate a moving truck is a plus
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions, as well as heat and cold
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be over the age of 18 due to the nature of the job
• Must have a smartphone
• Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory safe driving record, and reliable transportation to get from one job site to another
• Criminal and motor vehicle record checks are required
• Some Saturdays are required