$36/hr ($75,000/year) | $1000 Sign-On Bonus | Mon–Fri Only | No Weekends | Full Benefits | Oakland, Berkeley & Piedmont
Honey Homes is hiring experienced handymen in the East Bay. Earn $36/hr with a $1,000 sign-on bonus, work Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, and never take an on-call shift again.
You'll serve a dedicated territory of 40–50 homes across Oakland, Berkeley, and Piedmont — no client hunting, no unpredictable schedules, no weekends. Just steady, well-paid handyman work and the chance to become the trusted maintenance technician for every home on your route.
Pay & Bonus
$36/hr ($75,000/year) plus equity in the business
$1500 sign-on bonus, paid in $500 increments every 30 days after training
Mileage reimbursement for all local driving between appointments
Schedule & Time Off
Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
No nights, weekends, required overtime, or on-call
12 paid holidays plus 13 PTO/sick days
Benefits
100% company-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Company phone provided
What You'll Do
Manage a dedicated route of 40–50 residential homes across Oakland, Berkeley, and Piedmont as the trusted handyman for each homeowner
Perform residential repairs and maintenance across multiple trades:
Carpentry — doors, trim, framing, repairs
Painting and drywall patching
Plumbing — toilets, faucets, minor pipe repairs
Electrical — fixtures, outlets, small wiring tasks
Smart home device installation
Deliver outstanding customer service and build long-term homeowner relationships
Use our mobile app to track jobs, tasks, and schedules
What You'll Bring
5+ years of handyman, maintenance technician, or multi-trade experience
Hands-on skill across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and drywall
Prior work as a maintenance technician, carpenter, plumber, or electrician strongly preferred
Strong troubleshooting ability — can independently assess and fix most issues in a home
Attention to detail (clean caulk lines, professional patching and painting)
Customer-friendly attitude — great listener, strong communicator, proactive
Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and your own tools
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly (with or without reasonable accommodation)
Comfortable working on ladders or scaffolding at heights up to 12 feet
Growth Opportunities
Real career paths including field trainer, senior handyman, and more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Women and under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply.