Home Maintenance Technician
Are you an experienced service technician who wants steady work, a company that fills your schedule, and a take-home van?
Mr. Handyman of Lexington is growing, and we’re looking for skilled Maintenance Technicians who can handle a wide range of home and commercial repairs while delivering a great customer experience.
We’re part of a nationally respected brand known for quality craftsmanship and our Done Right Promise. When you join our team, you get real support — an office that books your jobs, answers the calls, dispatches you, and keeps your schedule full.
Why Technicians Love Working With Us
- Company-supplied van with fuel card — take it home daily
- Office team that handles phone calls, scheduling, estimates, and customer communication
- Steady workflow — no sitting around waiting for jobs
- Company iPad + ServiceTitan to keep jobs organized
- Uniforms provided
- Limited late nights — we respect work-life balance
- Overtime and weekend opportunities
- Commercial and residential work
- Clear opportunities for promotion as we expand
What You’ll Do
- Complete small-to-medium maintenance and repairs in homes and commercial buildings
- (Typical job lengths: 2 hours–2 days)
- Communicate clearly with customers about scope and cost
- Recommend additional needed repairs when appropriate
- Follow the Mr. Handyman Way to build repeat clients
- Document work, collect payment, and request reviews
How Your Performance Is Measured
- Customer Satisfaction (NPS + Reviews)
- Revenue & Efficiency
- Billing accuracy and proper job documentation
- Quality of work / Low recall rate
What We’re Looking For
- At least 5–8 years of paid experience in residential/commercial repair
- Strong skills in at least 3 areas:
- Carpentry
- Drywall repair
- Painting
- Flooring
- Bathroom/kitchen repairs
- Light plumbing or electrical (where legal)
- General home improvements
- Own your basic tools
- Clean, professional appearance
- Able to self-manage day-to-day without micromanagement
- Comfortable with technology and using a tablet
- Able to lift 50 lbs., work overhead, and work at heights when needed
- Insurable driving record, background check required
- Must live within our service area
Compensation
We pay hourly + commission, paid weekly.
- $16/hour base wage
- 12–14% tiered commission on weekly revenue above $5,000
- Overtime and weekend opportunities available
This structure rewards technicians who deliver great work, stay efficient, and take care of customers.
Benefits
- Access to healthcare, dental, and vision at lower rates than the marketplace
- Unlimited sick days with doctor’s note
- Federal holidays off
- Company van, iPad, uniforms, fuel card provided
We do not offer 401k at this time.
Service Area
Mr. Handyman of Lexington serves Lexington, Georgetown, Versailles, Paris, Winchester, Richmond, and Nicholasville.
Ready to Join a Team That Treats You Like a Professional?
If you’re experienced, dependable, and take pride in your workmanship, apply today.
Qualifying applicants are automatically routed to an interview.
We only hire the best — if that’s you, we’d love to meet you.
You are applying to work for a franchise owner of Mr. Handyman, not Mr. Handyman SPV LLC or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchise owner will be your only employer. Franchise owners are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchise owners. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
