Craftsman/Craftswoman in Colchester

We understand that being an independent contractor has challenges. Join a company that has your back in good times and bad. Our instantly‑recognizable ACE Brand and marketing will keep you busy during even the most challenging of times. Owners and Business Managers handle business aspects and allow you to focus upon the scope of work at hand. Tired of wasting time and effort on countless “free estimates”? We operate a service‑based company – most of our projects are estimated on a time & materials basis over the phone by our Office staff.

Multi‑skilled Handymen and Handywomen – Ace Handyman Services – Hartford‑New London Counties needs your expertise! We are one of Connecticut's top‑rated handyman, repair, and remodeling companies. Since 2021, we have provided homes and businesses throughout Connecticut with quality craftsmanship for all of their repair, maintenance, and remodeling projects – both large and small – inside and outside. We are currently seeking highly motivated professional craftsmen and craftswomen with skills in multiple trades. We find and schedule the jobs for you, and you provide the quality craftsmanship and customer service that our clients have come to expect from us. You will work out of your home on a part‑time basis, using your own truck or van to travel to job sites in Hartford and New London Counties, surrounding counties, nearby towns and cities. We also provide benefits and performance bonuses. VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US!

Benefits

• Worker's Compensation
• Performance and sales incentives
• Vehicle allowance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Work shirts provided with company logo
• Monday through Friday work week; Saturdays may be available
• Advancement and growth opportunities
• Regular performance and pay reviews
• Consistent year‑round work
• Plus more

Job Requirements

We are looking for Handymen/Craftsmen and Craftswomen with a strong work ethic, a professional, well‑groomed appearance and demeanor and a good overall knowledge of all trades – from carpentry, tiling, painting, and drywalling to light plumbing and electrical. You must also display excellent customer service skills, including solid communication and interpersonal abilities, and the ability to interact in a positive way with a wide variety of clients, fellow employees, management, and office personnel.

Qualifications

• Successful prior track record as a Handyman/Craftswoman/Craftsman.
• Ability to perform minor carpentry, minor electrical, and minor plumbing without supervision.
• Own standard set of tools to perform all of the above trades.
• Own serviceable work truck or van.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Residence within 25 miles of our large geographic service area.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong documentation and invoicing skills.
• Recognizes and corrects issues; not a complainer.
• Professional, well‑groomed appearance and demeanor.
• Reliable attendance and performance.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Compensation

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The 800+ craftsmen who represent our Brand are the heart and soul of our turn‑key, white‑glove home repair, maintenance, and improvement service. They are skilled and experienced in many trades, but their professionalism and attention to detail is what sets them apart from others who work in the industry. Most of the projects completed are for repeat and referral customers—these clients truly appreciate our high level of service and often request additional work by asking for particular craftsmen by name.

If you take great pride in your skills and abilities and wish to join a proven, winning team, please apply to the position(s) available by selecting Show Me All Jobs above. Ace Handyman Services is a franchise network of independently owned and operated franchises. Your application will go directly to the franchise owner, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise owner, not to Ace Handyman Services Corporate.

Ace Handyman Services craftsmen are empowered and given much more flexibility than others in our industry. For example, they are in charge of their own job sites, and given the freedom to interact directly with homeowners and property managers to suggest work that will improve safety, preserve their largest investment, and truly help them to love their homes and commercial buildings. Ace Handyman Services' work itself is often indoors in temperature‑controlled environments, and is primarily of lighter‑duty than new construction projects. There are franchise owners and office managers to assist with day‑to‑day operations and administrative side of the business, allowing our craftsmen to focus on the tasks at hand and provide our customers with professional services that delight them. Our franchise owners are successful, business‑savvy individuals who are ethical and treat their staff like family. The safety and well‑being of team members is a top priority. Many of our craftsmen are former business owners themselves and, after working for an Ace Handyman Services local office, even for a short time, they have no desire to be out on their own or operating their small businesses any longer.