Handy Men for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
3-5 years12%6-10 years12%More than 10 years76%Current company
Self Employed
Self-employedAce Handyman Services
Time at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years17%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Handy Man: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $86,487 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,432 – $185,005 yearly
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Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCleaningGeneral Handyman
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIBartender LicenseEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceSelf Employed Handyman
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeEPA Refrigeration CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingRemodelingHandyman Services
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHandyman/Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCabinet maker/assembler/ CNC operator/ delivery driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPackingPackagingLift Truck
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What's the average time to fill a handy man role?
The average time to fill a handy man role is 97 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do handy men tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a handy man include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a handy man?
Common licenses or certifications for handy men include: Driver's License, Class D and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to handy men?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to handy men include: self employed handyman, cabinet maker/assembler/ CNC operator/ delivery driver and handyman services.
What level of education is common for a handy man?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a handy man in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a handy man?
Most handy men have 18 years of professional experience.
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