Handy Men for hire in Chicago, IL
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Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 69%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
JCPenney
GDI Integrated Facility Services
Trinity Property Consultants
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 56%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
- Less than a year
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,000 profiles for Handy Men in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Handy Man: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $90,018 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,602 – $194,782 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Maintenance Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Asbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseEPA Refrigeration CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsManagementConstruction InspectionMaintenance Worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipCarpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCleaningEquipment RepairMaintenance Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMaintenance Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Safe Work PracticesWorkplace SafetyHealth Regulations in Construction SafetyScaffolding Safety ProtocolsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRisk ManagementBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySpanishMaintenance Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBoiler LicenseHVAC CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsProperty ManagementBoilerMechanical KnowledgeEquipment Repair
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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 91 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 handy men?
Common licenses or certifications for handy men include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Class D.
What are some job titles related to handy men?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to handy men include: maintenance technician, self employed handyman 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 15 years of professional experience.
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