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All-Around Handyman + Equipment Operator ($40/hr 1099)
compensation:
$40 / hr
employment type:
full-time
job title:
All-Around Handyman + Equipment Operator
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Location: Sites in the Hamburg / Reading / Pottstown / Allentown areas
Compensation: $40/hour | 1099
Schedule: Mostly day work. Some overnight travel for new setup projects.
At SteelSafe, we set up and maintain self-storage properties made from shipping containers, along with a few residential rehab projects. We need someone who can step into the field, see what needs to get done, and handle it.
Your job is simple: keep projects moving, and solve real-world problems the right way. This is hands-on work. You will help build out new locations, maintain existing properties, handle repairs, run equipment, and occasionally direct a few day laborers when extra help is needed.
We are not looking for a beginner. We are looking for a dependable, skilled, all-around handyman who takes pride in solid work and can be counted on.
Why you’ll like this role
· You’ll do real work, not busywork.
· You’ll have variety: maintenance, repairs, equipment, concrete, setup, and rehab work.
· You won’t be stuck behind a desk.
· You’ll be trusted to figure things out and get things done.
· You’ll work on practical projects where useful people stand out fast.
Who thrives here
· You’ve been around construction, maintenance, rehab, or field work for years.
· You can switch between different types of work without getting rattled.
· You have strong handyman skills and good field judgment.
· You know how to work hard without needing to be managed every minute.
· You take pride in doing solid work and leaving things better than you found them.
· You are reliable, steady, and down to earth.
· You can handle real field work without complaining about every hard job.
What you’ll do
· General handyman repairs across storage properties and houses.
· Rough concrete work, small pours, and rough curbs.
· Run small equipment including skid steer, mini excavator, and telehandler.
· Help with equipment maintenance and light mechanical repairs.
· Paint, drywall patch, flooring, trim, doors, windows, and cabinets.
· Minor plumbing and minor electrical.
· Punch-list work and rehab work on houses.
· General property maintenance and site upkeep.
· Use hand tools, grinders, paint sprayers, and other field tools.
· Help with setup work for new storage locations and expansions.
· Occasionally manage a few day laborers on larger jobs.
What you own (outcomes)
· Repairs get done right the first time.
· Properties stay functional, clean, and presentable.
· Projects move forward without needing constant follow-up.
· Equipment and tools are used properly and taken care of.
· Concrete, repairs, and field work are handled with practical judgment.
· Small crews stay productive when extra labor is brought in.
· Problems get spotted early and handled before they become bigger issues.
What we need
· Valid driver’s license.
· Skid steer experience.
· Strong handyman skills.
· Trade experience.
· Good common sense.
· Reliable and steady work ethic.
· Mechanical ability strongly preferred.
· Welding is a bonus.
What winning looks like
· You can be trusted with a job and it gets handled.
· You show up, work hard, and do not need babysitting.
· You can move between maintenance, repairs, concrete, equipment, and rehab work without slowing down.
· You do solid work, not sloppy patch jobs.
· You help keep projects moving instead of creating more problems.
· You are the kind of person people want on the job when something important needs to get done.
This is not the job for you if
· You need constant supervision.
· You are unreliable.
· You only want easy jobs.
· You do sloppy work.
· You only know one narrow trade.
· You cannot switch between different types of work.
To apply, call David at (814) 531-6550 so we can briefly talk about:
· Your home base location
· Your work history
· The kinds of handyman work you have done
· What equipment you can run
· Any mechanic experience
· Whether you are open to occasional overnight travel
If I don’t answer, leave a voicemail with your name, location, and a short summary of your experience.
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