Handy-Men for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years18%Current company
Self-EmployedSelf Employed
A&A framingTime at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years24%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 550 profiles for Handy-Men in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Handy Man: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $88,852 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,705 – $189,299 yearly
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Carpenter Apprentice
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSafe Work PracticesWorkplace SafetyClass DPatient ResuscitationHazmat+42 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingBlanket WrapOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf Employed Handyman
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeEPA Refrigeration CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingRemodelingDrywallHandyman/Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPROSHAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementSelf Employed Handyman
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLAssociate's DegreeDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementLandscapingWoodworkingMobile DevicesMaintenance/Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipProject ManagementManaging ProjectsMaintenanceHVACHOME REMODELER
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPower ToolsCarpentryPower Tools for WoodworkingWoodworking Machines
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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 95 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a handy man?
Common licenses or certifications for handy-men include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 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 and carpenter apprentice.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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