Posted 3 days ago
Handyman / Carpentry Subcontractor
@ Quay Construction
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Quay Construction is hiring an independent handyman and carpentry subcontractor for ongoing residential and commercial projects across the Lower Mainland. The work covers carpentry, drywall, finishing carpentry and painting, paid at $35 to $45 per hour on biweekly payments. The posting asks for 2+ years of paid experience, a valid BC driver's licence with a clean record, and reliable transport to job sites.
Responsibilities:
- Framing, blocking and building repairs
- Drywall installation, taping and patching
- Trim, baseboards, doors and shelving
- Interior and exterior painting with prep
- Clean, safe sites per WorkSafeBC rules
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years paid construction or handyman experience
- Proven skills in carpentry, drywall, finishing and painting
- Valid BC driver's licence and clean driving record
- Reliable vehicle and travel across the Lower Mainland
- Positive attitude and strong customer service
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | BC driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | driving record |
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Quay Construction
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
About the opportunity
QUAY Construction is looking for an independent handyman / carpentry subcontractor for ongoing work on our residential and commercial projects across the Lower Mainland. We line up the projects; you bring the skills and a great attitude, and deliver finished, quality work. You'll coordinate scope, schedule and site access with our Project Manager, and decide how best to get each job done within the project's deadlines.
Scope of work
- Basic carpentry: framing, blocking, building and repairs
- Drywall installation, taping, mudding, sanding, patching and repairs
- Finishing carpentry: trim, baseboards, casings, doors, hardware and shelving
- Interior and exterior painting, including prep, to a clean finished standard
- Leaving work areas clean and safe, following site safety rules and WorkSafeBC requirements
- Clear communication with our Project Manager on progress, materials and any issues
What you need
- 2+ years of paid experience in construction, renovation or handyman work
- Proven skills in all four areas: carpentry, drywall, finishing carpentry and painting
- A valid BC driver's licence with a clean driving record (driver's abstract required) and a reliable vehicle
- Able to travel to job sites anywhere in the Lower Mainland
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Exceptional customer service with clients and on job sites
Rate and terms
- $35–$45 per hour, based on experience and skill level
- Biweekly payments
- Steady, ongoing project work
- Job site hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, but may vary based on project needs
- We start with a paid first job so we can see your work and you can see how we run our sites
- Start: as soon as possible
How to apply
Email your resume or a summary of your experience to [email protected] with the subject line "Handyman Subcontractor – Your Name". Include a short note on your experience in carpentry, drywall, finishing and painting, and attach photos of past work if you have them.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for a conversation will be contacted.
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