Handyman Helper

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Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Handyman Helper – Entry Level (Growth Opportunity) Ace Handyman Services of Northern Virginia & DC 📍 Fairfax County, VA and Washington, DC

💲 $20/hour + bonuses + trip fees + growth path Start a career—not just a job. Join the highest-rated handyman service in the DMV , backed by the trusted Ace Hardware brand (100+ years strong) .

We’re looking for high-character, reliable individuals who want to learn the trades, work with a professional team, and grow into a long-term career.

Why Join Us?

• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule (8am–5pm) + optional Saturdays

• W-2 employment (stable, predictable income) with Weekly Pay

• Performance bonuses (earn extra for 5-star reviews)

• Career advancement path → become a Lead Craftsman

• Positive, team-oriented culture

• Backed by a nationally trusted brand (Ace Hardware)

• Work that is varied, active, and rewarding

What You’ll Do As a Handyman Helper, you’ll assist Lead Craftsmen on residential and light commercial jobs:

• Support repairs and maintenance across trades:

• Carpentry

• Drywall & painting

• Basic plumbing & electrical

• Tile and general home repairs

• Prepare job sites and maintain clean work areas

• Learn tools, materials, and best practices

• Interact with customers professionally and respectfully

• Help identify additional service opportunities

• Maintain and organize tools, vehicles, and workspace

What We’re Looking For This is an entry-level role —attitude matters more than experience.

Minimum Requirements

• ~1 year of hands-on experience (construction, landscaping, maintenance, etc.)

• Strong work ethic and reliability

• Ability to communicate well with customers

• Willingness to learn multiple trades

• Valid driver’s license + good driving record

• Ability to lift, carry, and work outdoors when needed

Preferred Traits (High Value)

• Positive attitude and team mindset
• Clean-cut, professional appearance
• Problem-solving mindset
• Respect for tools, property, and customers
• Desire to build a long-term career in the trades

Compensation & Upside

• $20/hour starting pay

• $15 trip bonus per job

• Performance bonuses (5-star reviews can add $75–$100/day)

• Clear path to higher-paying Lead Craftsman roles

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• Someone early in their trade career

• Former laborers or helpers ready to level up

• People who enjoy hands-on work + customer interaction

• Individuals looking for stability + growth (not gig work)

About Us Ace Handyman Services of NoVA & DC delivers professional, reliable home repair and improvement services with the trusted quality of Ace Hardware .

We don’t operate like “a guy with a truck”—we run a professional, systems-driven service business focused on craftsmanship, communication, and customer trust.

Apply Today If you’re dependable, hardworking, and ready to grow—we want to meet yo

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

The 800+ Craftsmen who represent our Brand are the heart and soul of our turn-key, white-glove home repair, maintenance, and improvement service. They are skilled and experienced in many trades, but their professionalism and attention to detail is what sets them apart from others who work in the industry.

Most of the projects completed are for Repeat and Referral Customers—folks truly appreciate our high level of service, and they often request additional work by asking for particular Craftsmen by name. If you take great pride in your skills and abilities and wish to join a proven, winning TEAM, please apply to the position(s) available by selecting " Show Me All Jobs " above.

Ace Handyman Services is a franchise network of Independently Owned and Operated Franchises. Your application will go directly to the franchise owner, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise owner, and not to Ace Handyman Services Corporate. Ace Handyman Services Craftsmen are empowered and given much more flexibility than others in our industry. For example, they are in charge of their own job sites, and given the freedom to interact directly with Homeowners and Property Managers to suggest work that will improve safety, preserve their largest investment, and truly help them to love their homes and commercial buildings.

Ace Handyman Services’ work itself is often indoors in temperature-controlled environments, and is primarily of lighter-duty than new construction projects. There are Franchise Owners and Office Managers to assist with the day-to-day operations and administrative side of the business allowing our Craftsmen to focus on the tasks at-hand and provide our customers with professional services that delight our customers. Our Franchise Owners are successful, business-savvy individuals, who are ethical and treat their Staff like Family. The safety and well-being of TEAM members is a top priority. Many of our Craftsmen are former business owners themselves and after working for an Ace Handyman Services local office, even for a short time, they have no desire to be out on their own or operating their small businesses any longer.