We are hiring!

The Role: Freelance Handy Person

Location: Greater Pittsburgh Area
Type: Independent Contractor (1099), Flexible, As-Needed

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has experience in and enjoys hands-on, residential repair work

• Takes pride in clean, finished results

• Can work independently after initial training

• Understands that how you show up matters just as much as the work itself

You will start by working alongside K8 Do It owners and, over time, have the opportunity to take on jobs independently.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

Projects typically include a mix of:

Mounting & Installation

• Floating shelves, TVs, curtain rods, towel bars, hooks

• Wall-mounted items (including secure installs into studs or anchors)

• Exterior items like address numbers

Surface Repair & Finishing

• Drywall patching and repair

• Caulking kitchens, bathrooms, and trim

• Paint touch-ups and small-area painting

Fixture Updates

• Replacing light fixtures, ceiling fans 

• Swapping mirrors and hardware

Light Carpentry & Repairs

• Minor railing repairs or replacements

• General home fixes that don’t require a licensed contractor

Bathroom & Kitchen Refresh Work

• Installing hooks, bars, and accessories

• Improving function and appearance in high-use spaces

Other Odd Jobs

• Project-based Yard Clean Up and resets

• Downsizing and decluttering

• Haul Away (to be repurposed, donated, or organic debris dumped)

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to know everything but you need to be confident in several of the areas above and open to learning more.

You are:

• Comfortable using basic hand tools and working in residential homes

• Detail-oriented (you notice crooked shelves… and fix them)

• Clean and respectful in your work (we leave spaces better than we found them)

• A clear communicator with clients

• Able to work independently after training

Bonus if you have experience with:

• Drywall repair and finishing

• Painting and caulking

• Outdoor yardwork experience 

Who You Are Matters Here

Our clients invite us into personal spaces. Trust is everything.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Warm, respectful, and non-judgmental

• Comfortable working in diverse households

• LGBTQ+ affirming

• Patient and kind, especially with elderly or neurodiverse clients

A Note About This Role

This is not a clock-in, clock-out job. We are building a team that people trust in their homes.

It’s for someone who:

• Likes solving problems

• Takes ownership of their work

• Wants flexibility while being part of something meaningful

Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be willing to travel within the Greater Pittsburgh area

• Must be able to stand most of the day, able to bend, able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

• Must provide or obtain general liability insurance (guidance available).