Van Diepen Enterprises, LLC dba Safety Squads Handyman Reno, NV · Full time Company website

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Comprehensive home care and resources
for a long life in the home you love
Home Inspection
We will check everything from your garage to your trash area, walkways, rain gutters, ramps, flooring, lighting, showers, toilets, appliances, and stairlifts.
Maintenance
We will schedule routine maintenance including changing HVAC filters and light bulbs, batteries in smoke detectors, and checking fire extinguishers.
Repair
Our technicians will make recommendations based on findings within your home. This will make sure we maintain a safe home at all times.
Inspection Report Approval
We will review the report with you to make sure you fully understand our recommendations.

Job Description

The Role Safety Squads helps homeowners stay safe in their homes. According to the CDC, about 41,000 deaths were linked to senior falls in 2022, and 3.5 million falls occur each year. As a Handyman, you'll be on the front line of preventing them. You'll inspect client homes, do routine maintenance, make repairs and walk homeowners through what you found. You'll work on your own in the field and with our team on larger projects across the Reno/Sparks area and Northern Nevada.

What You'll Do

Home Inspections

• Inspect the whole home, including the garage, trash area, walkways, rain gutters, ramps, flooring, lighting, showers, toilets, appliances and stairlifts
• Look for wear or damage in attics and subareas (crawl spaces)
• Find moisture problems, roof leaks and other hazards before they become serious

Routine Maintenance

• Change HVAC filters and light bulbs
• Replace smoke detector batteries and check fire extinguishers
• Lubricate doors and windows, and tune heating and cooling systems to run efficiently

Repairs

• Repair or replace door knobs, and install or fix deadbolts
• Fix moisture problems to prevent mold and mildew
• Repair roof leaks and attic or subarea damage
• Do general carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs as needed

Inspection Reports & Customer Communication

• Write up clear inspection findings with repair recommendations
• Review each report with the homeowner so they fully understand your recommendations before approving work
• Document all completed work and report major issues to management

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a handyman or in a similar maintenance role
• Solid skills in general repair, carpentry, basic plumbing and electrical work
• A safety-first mindset and sharp attention to detail
• Patient, respectful communication, especially with seniors and their families
• Ability to work on your own and manage your schedule
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Nice to Have

• Trade certification in plumbing, electrical or HVAC
• Experience installing or maintaining stairlifts, ramps, grab bars or other accessibility equipment
• Knowledge of fall-prevention and home safety best practices
• Experience with field-service software such as Jobber

Schedule & Location This is a full-time, on-site position with occasional on-call work. You'll travel to client homes throughout the Reno/Sparks area and Northern Nevada.

Why Safety Squads? Your work has a direct impact. Every inspection and repair helps someone stay safe and independent at home. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and look forward to adding a skilled, caring team member to Safety Squads.