Handyman Services (Commercial Facilities) - Independent Contractor

Description

City Wide Facility Solutions is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry. We secure and manage commercial contracts and partner with skilled independent contractors to perform the work. We handle the sales, client communication, billing, and collections - so you can focus on doing what you do best.

We are selectively partnering with established Independent Contractors and service companies to service our commercial clients in the region. If you operate a structured business, deliver professional facility maintenance, restoration, or renovation services, and are looking for steady, recurring work - without the burden of chasing new contracts or managing collections - this may be a strong fit.

City Wide helps you grow your revenue, keep your crews busy, and get paid consistently - including guaranteed payment on the 10th for work performed.

We operate throughout South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana - a strong commercial market with warehouses, medical facilities, manufacturing sites, schools, and municipal buildings.

For more information, contact Sandra Rivas at 708-365-8535 or chicagoshores-ic@gocitywide.com.

Requirements

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Valid Business License (if necessary for the service type)
• Worker's Compensation Insurance
• General Liability Insurance
• Federal EIN #
• Other verifiable business
• 18 years of age minimum
• Favorable background investigation results
• You can not be a sole proprietor

We are selectively partnering with contractors who meet the following:

• Proven experience in handyman or general maintenance services (required)
• Broad skill set across multiple trades
• Ability to diagnose issues and execute repairs independently
• Professional tools and equipment
• General liability insurance (required)
• Workers’ compensation coverage (as applicable)
• Reliable transportation
• Strong communication and professionalism

Preferred:

• Experience working in commercial environments
• Ability to handle multiple service types in a single visit
• Responsive and capable of handling time-sensitive work

If this is your company, keep reading.

The Opportunity

City Wide Facility Solutions is seeking experienced handyman contractors to support our growing portfolio of commercial clients.

We manage facility maintenance for offices, medical centers, schools, and industrial properties that require ongoing repair, maintenance, and small project work to keep operations running smoothly.

This is an opportunity to access consistent, project-based and recurring work without the need to prospect, estimate cold, or chase payments.

If you operate a structured business and can deliver reliable, high-quality maintenance and repair services, this may be a strong fit.

The selected contractor will provide general handyman and light maintenance services, including:

• Minor repairs (doors, hardware, fixtures, trim, drywall, etc.)
• Basic carpentry and installation work
• Ceiling tile replacement
• Light plumbing repairs (faucets, leaks, fixtures)
• Light electrical work (fixtures, switches, outlets – as permitted)
• Furniture assembly and installation
• Preventative maintenance and general upkeep

Work may include:

• Service calls, punch-list items, and small projects
• Multi-site commercial environments
• Coordination with facility managers and City Wide team
• Occasional urgent or time-sensitive requests

You will be expected to: 👉 Deliver efficient, high-quality repairs with minimal disruption to operations

Benefits

We help you grow a real business - not just pick up extra work.

• Consistent, Recurring Contracts (No Hunting Required) We bring you qualified commercial accounts so you can focus on operations - not cold calling, bidding, or chasing leads.
• Reliable, On-Time Payments Eliminate collections headaches. We handle billing and client payment - you get paid consistently and predictably.
• Scale Your Revenue Quickly Access multiple accounts across our territory - grow from a small crew to a multi-team operation with steady work.
• Professional Account Management Support Our Facility Solutions Managers handle client communication, inspections, and issue resolution - helping you retain accounts and maintain high standards.
• No Sales, No Admin Burden We manage contracts, client expectations, and service coordination - freeing you to focus on delivering quality work and building your team.
• 20+ Other Opportunities Expand into additional services (floor care, porter services, consumables, specialty cleaning) and increase revenue per account.
• Long-Term Partnership Model We are invested in your growth - many of our partners have scaled into six-figure and multi-crew businesses with us.