Handy Services Expert
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FULL_TIME | USD 26.00 - 31.00 HOUR

Compensation: $26-$31/hr + excellent benefits 

Build a career you're proud of

At Havenside, we're transforming the home improvement experience for homeowners, and we're looking for a skilled, motivated Handy Expert to help us do it. If you take pride in your craft, love solving problems with your hands, and want your skills to be genuinely valued, this is the role for you.

We're a specialty construction group known for renovations, remodels, safety and accessibility upgrades, and handyman services that bring style, comfort, and better function to every home we touch. Our technicians are the face of Havenside, so we invest in finding and keeping the best people in the trade.

This isn't just another handyman job. You'll tackle varied work every day, build real relationships with customers, and grow across multiple trades. You'll have the freedom to manage your own workday, with our Construction Team behind you whenever you need support.

What you'll be doing

  • -Completing a variety of repair and maintenance projects: carpentry, drywall, painting, and minor plumbing and electrical work within handyman scope and local licensing rules
  • -Installing safety and accessibility upgrades such as grab bars, handrails, lever hardware, and other aging-in-place improvements
  • -Diagnosing issues and finding smart, lasting solutions
  • -Installing, assembling, and repairing fixtures, appliances, and equipment 
  • -Inspecting homes to spot repair needs and safety concerns early
  • -Performing preventative maintenance that keeps homes running smoothly
  • -Maintaining your company-provided tools, equipment, and vehicle
  • -Communicating clearly and courteously with homeowners from arrival to wrap-up
  • -Following building codes, safety standards, and company best practices
  • -Documenting each job in our field service app, including notes, photos, and time
  • -Leaving every job site clean, safe, and looking sharp
What you bring
  • -2+ years of experience in home repair, general maintenance, or a related trade
  • -Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • -Ability to read repair manuals, work orders, and basic diagrams
  • -Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
  • -Confidence working independently with minimal oversight
  • -A genuine passion for customer service
  • -Comfort using a tablet and mobile apps for scheduling, work orders, photos, and email
  • -A valid driver's license and a driving record that meets our insurance requirements
  • -Ability to pass a background check (this role works inside customers' homes)
  • -High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Bonus points
  • -Trade certifications or vocational training
  • -Experience in residential, property management, or facilities maintenance
  • -EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovator (RRP), OSHA 10/30, or other safety certifications
  • -CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) or experience with accessibility modifications
Physical requirements
  • This is an active, hands-on role. With or without reasonable accommodation, you should be able to:
    • -Stand, walk, climb ladders, kneel, and bend throughout the workday
    • -Lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally
    • -Work indoors and outdoors in a range of weather conditions
    • -Operate hand and power tools safely
    • -Move across active job sites, including uneven terrain, gravel, mud, and unfinished surfaces
    • -Stay aware of your surroundings to keep yourself, customers, and coworkers safe
Benefits and perks
  • -Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • -Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
  • -HSA, plus medical and dependent-care FSAs
  • -Voluntary accident and critical-illness coverage
  • -401(k) with company match
  • -Paid company holidays and PTO
  • -Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • -Company vehicle, plus company-provided tools and equipment

Ready to build something great with us?
If you're a skilled tradesperson looking for stability, variety, and a team that has your back, we'd love to hear from you.

Havenside is an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.