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Carpenter

Mr. Handyman of Greater Peoria is hiring a Carpenter who wants W-2 stability instead of running a solo 1099 business.If you are a finish carpenter who also handles related home repairs, and you are tired of finding your own work, driving all over, and doing your own billing, this role keeps you on local jobs in Greater Peoria while we handle scheduling, dispatch, and bookkeeping.PayWeekly gross typically $800–$1,200+ depending on experience and performance. Pay is tied to completed work on local jobs—not long-distance travel between towns.Schedule and locationFull-time, weekday-focused work in Greater Peoria, Illinois. We assign and route the work. You are not building a multi-county travel schedule.What you will doFinish carpentry: interior and exterior trim, casing, base, crown, and custom fit-upDoors, hardware, locks, closers, and related adjustmentsShelving, built-ins, and punch-list carpentryDrywall repair and texture matching on carpentry-related openings and patchesLight exterior carpentry: soffit, fascia, siding repairs, and fence board/post repairsSupport work that often rides with carpentry: painting touch-up, caulking, and basic fixture installsWalk the job with the client, write a clear estimate, and complete the work with minimal disruptionDocument photos and notes on an iPad / mobile deviceLeave a clean, safe job site and communicate professionally with the clientWhat you need8–10+ years of hands-on residential carpentry (light commercial a plus)Strong finish skills; comfortable with doors, trim, and accurate measuringAbility to produce accurate estimates and present them in the homeYour own carpenter toolsValid driver’s license and clean driving recordAbility to pass a background check and drug screenComfortable with mobile job documentationHow we workW-2 employee — we handle scheduling, dispatch, and bookkeepingCompany provides a Logoed Uniform ShirtYou provide black or khaki work pants (Carhartt and similar are fine) and sturdy work shoes that protect your feetNo smoking, vaping, or tobacco in front of the client or in the vanWe stand behind the workWho does well hereCarpenters who take pride in tight joints and clean installs, treat clients with respect, and want steady local work instead of running their own company.Apply today.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 describes the general nature and level of work being performed.