Handy Men for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
3-5 years18%6-10 years12%More than 10 years70%Current company
Self Employed
Self-employedAdvanced mobility & shelter technologies llcTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years23%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 553 profiles for Handy Men in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Handy Man: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $87,314 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,909 – $195,940 yearly
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Handyman/Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementHandyman Services
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPlumber
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRTime ManagementAssistant Site Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSchedule ManagementCabinet maker/assembler/ CNC operator/ delivery driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperiencePackingPackagingLift TruckMaintenance Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTsheetsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational Skills
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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, leadership 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: maintenance technician, assistant site coordinator and self employed handyman.
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 23 years of professional experience.
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