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Handyman Trainee
Full-time Greater Boston $20–$25/hr to start — path to $25–$40/hr full handyman pay
Quick facts
- Pay
- $20–$25/hr to startPath to $25–$40/hr full handyman pay as skills develop
- Schedule
- Mon–Fri, 8a–5p. No on-call, no weekends.
- Where
- Greater Boston — report to our base each morning
- We provide
- Stocked company van · Basic tools · Parts · Uniforms · Hands-on training from senior tradespeople
A day on the job
- Work alongside a senior handyman on real residential jobs
- Learn proper technique on drywall, mounting, fixtures, caulking, minor plumbing, and assembly
- Take on simpler jobs independently as skills develop — typically within 90 days, with remote support from a senior tradesperson
- Pick up new trades as you go
About Tyler Home Services
Tyler Home Services is family-owned. No sales quotas. No pressure to push replacements when a repair makes sense — and our customers know it. Dispatch handles scheduling, parts, and follow-up so you can stay focused on the work.
What you'll do
- Assist senior handymen on residential jobs across multiple trades
- Learn proper technique across drywall, mounting, fixtures, caulking, basic plumbing, and assembly
- Take on simpler jobs independently as skills develop — typically within 90 days
- Help keep tools, parts, and the company van organized
- Communicate respectfully with customers in their homes
- Show up on time, ready to learn, and ready to put in the work
What we're looking for
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable using hand and power tools
- Reliable and punctual
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Able to lift 50+ lbs and work on ladders
- Genuine interest in building a long-term career in the trades
Nice to have
- Any trade background — carpentry, painting, automotive, HVAC, military
- Vocational or technical school coursework
- Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese — many customers prefer it
Tyler Home Services is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skill, character, and fit — not background, age, gender, race, or anything else that isn't relevant to doing the work well.