Handyman​/Lock Technician

New Haven, United States | Posted on 10/06/2026

Must live within 30-45 minutes of New Haven, CT. Local applicants only.

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay: $60,000 - $75,000, based on experience. Overtime available.

A large property management company in New Haven is hiring a Lock Change Technician. You will spend most of your day in the field changing locks at tenant move-outs, then return to the office to log keys and close out the day. We want someone organized, competent and communicative who works well on a team and can shift gears when priorities change.

• Work from a move-out list, plan an efficient route in routing software, and change locks throughout the day
• Start and finish the day at the office
• Return keys to the office and file them in the correct property box
• Keep track of every lock and key and where each one is
• Use the company system and phone to see assignments and stay in contact with the office
• Prioritize urgent assignments, including evictions with a marshal on site
• Communicate clearly with the office and teammates

• $60,000 - $75,000, based on experience
• Overtime pay available
• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• No overnight or on-call emergency duty for this role

• Has changed locks before (at least 10 times). Locksmith certification is not required
• Organized, detail oriented and proactive, with good common sense
• Knows how to prioritize and when to pivot
• Comfortable with computers, phone apps and electronic systems
• Works well with a team
• Reliable vehicle required; a pickup truck is not needed
• Own tools preferred, such as a drill
• Must pass a background check
• Must live within 30-45 minutes of New Haven, CT

Discounted group dental and vision plans (employee-paid)

FSA/HSA available

5 days of PTO starting in the second year

First-year sick time in accordance with state law