Part-Time Maintenance Technician
Company: LadderUp Housing
Job type: 1099 Independent Contractor (part-time)
Hours: Roughly up to 20 hours per week to start, with room to grow. Flexible weekday scheduling, you set your own hours around the work.
Pay: $20.00 per hour, invoiced to LadderUp. Per-job or per-unit flat rates also welcome. Location: Akron, Ohio (travel between local rental properties)
About the role
LadderUp Housing manages rental homes across the area, and we keep them in good shape for our residents. We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to contract with us on everyday repairs and upkeep across our properties. This is part-time contract work, a good fit for a self-employed handyman or small maintenance business that wants steady, ongoing jobs during the week. Volume starts at roughly up to 20 hours per week and can grow over time.
You will pick up work at occupied homes for service requests and at vacant homes that need to be move-in ready. You keep your own schedule during the week and are free to take on other clients.
What you'll do
- Complete general repairs across trades: drywall patching, painting, minor plumbing (faucets, toilets, drains), minor electrical (outlets, switches, fixtures), and door, lock, and window fixes
- Swap and install appliances, and handle basic appliance troubleshooting
- Get vacant units move-in ready: punch-list repairs, touch-ups, and prep
- Respond to resident maintenance requests promptly and professionally
- Keep lawns and property exteriors tidy on vacant homes as needed
- Track your work and pick up job materials on a LadderUp purchase authorization
What we're looking for
- Solid general handyman skills across multiple trades (no license required)
- Reliable and self-directed, able to manage your own work and schedule
- Your own hand and power tools
- A reliable vehicle to travel between our local properties
- Valid driver's license and clean, safe driving habits
- Comfortable communicating with residents in a courteous, respectful way
- Able to lift and carry materials
Contractor requirements
- Operates as an independent contractor (LLC or registered business preferred)
- Carries your own general liability insurance (preferred)
- Available to invoice LadderUp for completed work
- Free to work for other clients
Nice to have
- Prior property maintenance, turn/make-ready, or facilities experience
- Basic HVAC, water heater, or appliance repair knowledge
Details
- 1099 independent contractor, part-time
- Roughly up to 20 hours of work per week to start, with potential to grow
- Flexible weekday scheduling, you set your own hours
- $20.00 per hour invoiced, or per-job / per-unit flat rates
- Job materials covered through a LadderUp purchase authorization at Lowe's (standard for all our contractors)
Interested in steady contract work keeping local homes in great shape? Reach out with a short note about your experience, your trades, and your business or LLC if you have one.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Experience:
- Property maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
