Becoming a handyman does not require any formal education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent. Handymen and repair workers often learn their practical skills on the job under the supervision of more skilled maintenance workers. A high school diploma or equivalent is the only formal education required.
A handyman also should have an understanding of maintenance and repair knowledge, including:. Air Conditioning systems. Many aspiring handymen and repair workers can learn basic skills in high school shop, technical education classes, vocational schools, postsecondary trade school, or community colleges.
Many states require a formal license to operate and conduct business as a handyman. This requirement is due to the nature of the job, the safety precautions, and the general contractual agreements associated with the work involved. Consult the. National Contractors License Service. Many resources exist in the general maintenance and repair industry to encourage new handymen and aid them in securing their first job. Your local trade school or community college may offer on-the-job training programs.
Training also may be offered by your state or local handyman association. Over , handyman jobs. The opportunity is ripe to secure your next handyman job. Here are a few paths you can take:. Internet job boards allow employers to share open positions with a large pool of applicants. Check out their websites to see if they have a list of services.
Go to Craigslist and write down any services that you see mentioned often. These are probably going to be services that are in demand, otherwise, people would stop advertising them. Offer a couple of unique services to test the waters. To learn more about uncovering profitable services, listen to this podcast episode.
I explain handyman licensing and laws in-depth in this article. My state is a pretty strict state when it comes to contracting. This eliminates a lot of services from my list, unfortunately. There is nothing wrong with just offering common handyman services. If you choose to specialize in something, you can and should offer a range of other services as well.
It will help you come up with a name for your handyman business and aid in the next step: Determining a Target Market. Stop waiting and start making money. Download this short PDF where I reveal ten of my most profitable, in-demand services that you can start offering today. This was really helpful! Thanks D! Your resume should list your skills and job experience, with the most relevant and recent experience mentioned first.
Include volunteer efforts as well. Look for positions that match your level of education, skills and experience. If applicable, write a cover letter that summarizes why you would be a good fit for the job. Our property management company in Orlando is seeking an experienced handyman to join our team.
The candidate must be proficient with trim carpentry, painting, carpet removal, repairing blinds and window fixtures, minor plumbing issues, locks and doors, fence repair and resetting electrical fixtures. We manage 14 apartment buildings two of which are assisted living facilities and a condominium resort property, so the job entails many hours of driving around the metropolitan area.
Our maintenance and handyman team keeps the properties attractive and in excellent condition for our long-term residents. We also ensure public spaces, such as stairwells, picnic benches, playgrounds and laundry rooms, are clean and in good working condition.
High school diploma or GED is required, and a minimum of seven years of experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills. Find jobs. Company reviews. Find salaries. Upload your resume. Sign in. What does a handyman do? Painting Installing shelves, cabinets and countertops Pressure washing driveways and sidewalks Washing house exteriors Window cleaning, repairs and installation Screen door installation and repair Drywall installation and repair Fan and air conditioning installation, repair and maintenance Gutter installation, cleaning and repair Inspecting and replacing lawn sprinkler systems Building, staining and repairing decks Replacing toilets and other bathroom fixtures Installing light and fan fixtures.
You can even take a look at my Youtube channel right here. If you know somebody that already works in construction or is a handyman themselves, get a little closer to that person. Offer them some help and ask questions in return.
Most people are more than willing to share their knowledge. You just have to ask. Hopefully, you can establish a good enough relationship so that you can give them a call whenever you have a question or problem. You may be surprised by how much information some people are willing to give. It may take some time to find that person you can build a mentor relationship with, but the time will be well worth it. The majority of the skills I use to make money as a handyman I learned while working on my own house.
If there was a leak in the sprinkler system, I would dig it up and fix it. I may need to do some research and buy some tools here and there, but I can make it work. But the truth is, most of the work people ask a handyman to do only requires basic knowledge and the ability to pick up a drill, hammer, or screwdriver.
The ability to problem-solve and the passion to work for yourself are the two main components you need to become a handyman. And be sure to sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest tips and strategies for growing a profitable business that you love.
I think you are talking me into offering handy man services, I know roofing, gutters and siding, but I was always scared to get too much into interior, but might as well give it a go. I can jus turn down stuff to complex. If you already a licensed contractor for roofing, gutters, and siding you could apply the same marketing techniques I talk about to grow your business without expanding the services you offer.
The principles I discuss on this blog apply to handyman business, construction businesses, and pretty much an other small service business. As far a turning down stuff too complex, I do it all the time. It actually gains a ton of trust and they usually call back and ask me to do other tasks down the road. That seems like it would cut out a significant source of work.
If you are trying to find out the technicalities of your state, the best way is to contact the contractors board and ask to speak with an investigator directly. The investigators are the ones that are enforcing the laws so they are the only ones that really know since the laws are typically written in such a vague manner.
Most States, as of , require anyone changing faucets valves and all the way to the city supply be a licensed plumber. Same as with electrical. A permit is required meaning licensed individuals. I would agreee with you that the biggest obstacle to most people just starting is that they believe they need to know everything.
I also agree that you can start a service company with just a few skills if you market them correctly. I am able to do tiling, roofing, plumbing, carpentry,laying blocks and building a home structure. I am in Illinois and no jobs. How did you learn how to do all of that? Can you help me out? Hi Dan! Just had to give you a shout out on your blog!
We just had a young gentleman call about volunteering to learn some stuff about construction. We have just started tracking where volunteers hear about us and you are our most unique! Thanks for this great article. I had never though of doing Handyman work to make money, but he said he has watched me over the years doing all the improvements on my own home. I went and looked at the jobs, which were basic exterior carpentry repairs and took them.
I am now going to get some business cards printed and start a side business doing only the type jobs I am good at and expand my services offered as I go. This article will be very helpful to me as I get up and running. A great article for the aspiring handy man.
Do you have all your own tools? As a handyman you will need a wide variety of tools that would be too long to list here. A couple of the most common would be a cordless drill, a hammer, screw drivers, and paint brushes. Your best bet is to buy tools as you need them. Knowledge of which tools you need comes with the home repair know-how.
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