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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.