Handyworker

About MoveSmart Rentals

MoveSmart Rentals serves as a comprehensive leasing partner powered by proprietary technology to help landlords accelerate leasing, minimize vacancies, and thoroughly screen applicants. The company manages every step from creating listings to move-in, syndicating rental units through MLS and over 20 platforms.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Handyworker to service residential rental properties. Responsibilities include conducting listing-readiness assessments, performing general repairs, installing lockboxes, capturing high-quality photos and videos, and identifying any additional work needed to prepare properties for listing, showings, lease finalization, or move-in.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit residential rental properties to evaluate listing-readiness, verify access, perform approved repairs, and prepare units for move-in.
• Inspect property conditions, recommending necessary repairs or improvements to enhance readiness and appeal.
• Take detailed and clear photographs and videos of properties, including access points, lockboxes, repairs, and issues that could impact leasing.
• Install lockboxes and confirm property access details for showings and tenant move-in.
• Carry out general repairs and light maintenance to ensure rental readiness.
• Create or suggest work orders for further follow-up repairs or improvements.
• Return as needed to complete approved work prior to listing, showings, lease signing, or move-in.
• Provide thorough updates with notes, photos, and videos documenting completed tasks.
• Maintain professional communication with landlords, applicants, tenants (where applicable), and internal team members.
• Recognize work requiring licensed trades and escalate appropriately.

Typical Tasks

• Patching drywall and fixing minor wall damage.
• Applying caulking and sealing as needed.
• Painting touch-ups.
• Repairing doors, locks, hinges, handles, and cabinets.
• Basic plumbing repair.
• Installing fixtures, shelves, mirrors, blinds, and hardware.
• Repairing minor flooring, trim, and baseboards.
• Conducting rental turnover and listing-readiness repairs.
• Setting up lockboxes and property access.
• Checking property conditions before listing, showings, or tenant move-in.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a handyworker, maintenance technician, contractor, or related role focused on residential property repairs.
• Strong understanding of rental turnover tasks, property-readiness standards, and residential repair work.
• Reliable transportation to travel between multiple properties.
• Possession of necessary tools available in your vehicle at all times, including a ladder for job sites.
• A high-quality smartphone (iPhone 13 or similar) capable of capturing clear photos and videos.
• Comfort and ability to document property condition and completed work through images and detailed notes.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Professional demeanor, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Effective, respectful communication skills with landlords, applicants, tenants (when involved), and team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically with rental turnover repairs and property preparations for showings or move-in.
• Familiarity with lockbox installation and managing property access.
• Experience working within occupied or vacant residential rentals.
• Support experience in leasing, property management, maintenance, or residential service environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The perfect candidate is a hands-on professional who excels at working independently across rental properties. They have keen inspection abilities, can execute general repairs competently, install lockboxes, and effectively document and communicate their work. They understand the importance of timely, quality workmanship and clear updates, and can discern when tasks require licensed trades for escalation.

Field Requirements

• Dependable transportation.
• Tools and ladder available on-site.
• Smartphone with a high-quality camera for documentation.
• Ability to travel between multiple residences efficiently.
• Capable of submitting thorough updates with photos, videos, and written notes after visits.

Important Notice

This position does not involve licensed trade work unless the applicant holds appropriate licensing. Any major plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, structural, or permit-required tasks must be referred to qualified, licensed professionals.