Qualifying Process for Handyman Online Qualifying Questions Please type in your answers and email to info@pittsburghsbestremodeling.com or print out this form and write in your answers and fax to 412-829-1664 Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email Address: Work History (Please put the most current position first) Company Name: Date Started: Date Ended: Position: Duties: Reason for leaving: Wage: Company Name: Date Started: Date Ended: Position: Duties: Reason for leaving: Wage: If self-employed: Your Company Name: 1
How Long have you been self-employed: What kind of work do you primarily do, please explain: Do you have a Current PA license? Yes or No (Circle one) Have you ever been discharged from a prior employer due to theft, dishonesty or embezzlement? Yes or No (Circle One) If we did a motor vehicles check on you, would we find anything? Yes or No (Circle one) Were you interested in a Full or Part time position? If part time, how many hours per week would you like to work? Are you interested in a short term or long term position? If short term, what ideally would that be? Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes or no (circle one) Explain: If we performed a drug test on you as a condition of employment, would you pass Yes or No? (Circle one) This job could require lifting 50 or more pounds. Can you perform this job duty with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes or No 2
Do you have any allergies that could be aggravated while working in a Home Improvement atmosphere as an example would things like, Dogs, Cats, Dust, Mildew, Paints, Joint Compound, Glues, Adhesives, Caulking and/or Home Improvement materials bother you? Yes or No We often work more than 8 hours a day will that honestly work for you? Yes or No Is there a certain time that you need to be done each day and if so, what time would that be? What hand tools do you have? What power tools do you have? Work wise what are the Top 3 things you are really good at and enjoy doing? 1. 2. 3. Work wise what are the Top 3 things your not good at and do not enjoy doing? (We all have things we don t like) 1. 2. 3. Is there anything you won t do regarding Home Improvements? 3
Have you every remodeled an entire bathroom? Yes or No. If Yes, How Many? Have you every remodeled an entire kitchen? Yes or No. If yes, How Many? When people ask what do you call yourself, for example I m a roofer (keep going to next page) 4
Rate your Skill Level Special Note We do not expect you to have a high skill level in every area, we simply ask you to be honest and rate your skill in each area. No experience Very Experienced 1 2 3 4 5 Plumbing Number of Times Knowledge Plumbing Code 1 2 3 4 5 Plumbing in General 1 2 3 4 5 Sweat Joints 1 2 3 4 5 Use Pex 1 2 3 4 5 Install Faucets 1 2 3 4 5 Faucet Repair 1 2 3 4 5 Install Diverter 1 2 3 4 5 Dishwasher Install 1 2 3 4 5 Garbage Disposal 1 2 3 4 5 Traps 1 2 3 4 5 Plumb a House 1 2 3 4 5 Electrical Electrical Codes 1 2 3 4 5 Ceiling Fans Install 1 2 3 4 5 Switches Install 1 2 3 4 5 Receptacle Install 1 2 3 4 5 GFI s 1 2 3 4 5 Dedicated Circuit Run 1 2 3 4 5 Work in Box 1 2 3 4 5 Ceilings Drywall Hung 1 2 3 4 5 Drop Ceilings Installed 1 2 3 4 5 Insulation Install 1 2 3 4 5 5
Number of Times Attic Stairs Installed 1 2 3 4 5 Wallwork Plaster 1 2 3 4 5 Hang Drywall 1 2 3 4 5 Mud & Tape 1 2 3 4 5 Fix Holes & Drywall 1 2 3 4 5 Different Textures 1 2 3 4 5 Flooring Ceramic Installed 1 2 3 4 5 Vinyl (Sheet) Installed 1 2 3 4 5 Wood Installed 1 2 3 4 5 Laminate Installed 1 2 3 4 5 Refinished Wood Floor 1 2 3 4 5 Decks Design 1 2 3 4 5 Build Decks 1 2 3 4 5 Stairs Built to Decks 1 2 3 4 5 Repair Decks 1 2 3 4 5 Railings to Decks 1 2 3 4 5 Windows Windows Measured & Install 1 2 3 4 5 Wrapped windows 1 2 3 4 5 Windows Install 1 2 3 4 5 Glass block windows Install 1 2 3 4 5 Sky lights Install 1 2 3 4 5 Screen Rebuild 1 2 3 4 5 Glazing 1 2 3 4 5 6
Doors Number of Times Interior Doors Install 1 2 3 4 5 Exterior Doors Install 1 2 3 4 5 Slider Install 1 2 3 4 5 Locksets Install 1 2 3 4 5 Door Opener screen 1 2 3 4 5 Screen Door 1 2 3 4 5 French Doors 1 2 3 4 5 Painting Interior Brush & Roll Walls/Ceilings 1 2 3 4 5 Faux Finishes 1 2 3 4 5 Wallpaper Hang 1 2 3 4 5 Airless Spray House 1 2 3 4 5 Painting Exterior Brush & Roll 1 2 3 4 5 Siding Paint 1 2 3 4 5 Wood Scrap & Paint 1 2 3 4 5 Airless Spray House 1 2 3 4 5 Stain Decks 1 2 3 4 5 Concrete/Masonry Sidewalk Frame 1 2 3 4 5 Sidewalk Finish 1 2 3 4 5 Driveway Frame 1 2 3 4 5 Driveway Finish 1 2 3 4 5 Patio Frame 1 2 3 4 5 Patio Finish 1 2 3 4 5 Brick Pointing 1 2 3 4 5 Stucco Repair 1 2 3 4 5 7
Roofing Number of Times Asphalt Regular Install 1 2 3 4 5 Asphalt Dimensional Install 1 2 3 4 5 Metal Roofs Install 1 2 3 4 5 90 Pound Install 1 2 3 4 5 Gutters Install 1 2 3 4 5 Repair 1 2 3 4 5 Siding/Soffit Facia Break Skills 1 2 3 4 5 Vinyl Sliding Hang 1 2 3 4 5 Soffit/Fascia Hang 1 2 3 4 5 Exterior Landscape Plant Grass 1 2 3 4 5 Plant Sod 1 2 3 4 5 Retaining Walls 1 2 3 4 5 Power Washing Decks 1 2 3 4 5 Houses 1 2 3 4 5 Fences Fix Gate Doors Wood 1 2 3 4 5 Chain Link 1 2 3 4 5 Vinyl 1 2 3 4 5 8
Number of Times Kitchen Design 1 2 3 4 5 Hang Cabinets 1 2 3 4 5 Countertops Formica Install 1 2 3 4 5 Countertops Granite Install 1 2 3 4 5 Trim Work 1 2 3 4 5 Floor Tile 1 2 3 4 5 Tile Backsplash 1 2 3 4 5 Kitchen Total Remodel 1 2 3 4 5 Bathroom Design 1 2 3 4 5 Tubs Metal Install 1 2 3 4 5 Tub Fiberglass Install 1 2 3 4 5 Whirlpool Install 1 2 3 4 5 Mud Pan Install 1 2 3 4 5 Shower Stall Install 1 2 3 4 5 Toilets Install 1 2 3 4 5 Medicine Cabinets Install 1 2 3 4 5 Vanities Installed 1 2 3 4 5 Tile or Ceramic Install 1 2 3 4 5 Floor Tile Install 1 2 3 4 5 Clean & Re grout 1 2 3 4 5 Bathroom Total Remodel 1 2 3 4 5 Other Houses Built 1 2 3 4 5 Garages Built 1 2 3 4 5 Additions Built 1 2 3 4 5 Game rooms Built 1 2 3 4 5 Built Shelving 1 2 3 4 5 Built Closets 1 2 3 4 5 Built Steps 1 2 3 4 5 Built Interior Walls 1 2 3 4 5 Framing Work 1 2 3 4 5 Weight Bearing wall/remove 1 2 3 4 5 9
French Drain Interior Installed 1 2 3 4 5 French Drain Exterior Installed 1 2 3 4 5 (keep going to next page) 10
Electric 1. In order, list the steps you would take to change a breaker in a panel box? 2. When using a 15 amp, 20 amp, 30 amp, 50 amp breaker, what gauge wire should you use for each one? 3. When installing an outlet there are 3 different screws, what are they? And which wire goes to each of them? 4. On a GFI outlet which wires are connected to line side screws? 5. Can a ceiling fan be mounted into any type of ceiling box? Plumbing 1. What are the steps to sweat copper? 2. When a faucet is dripping how would you repair that? 3. In order, list the steps for replacing a wax ring on a toilet? 4. When a toilet is running, what are two things that can cause that? Carpentry 1. What is standard spacing for wall studs? 2. What is standard spacing for floor joists? 3. List the steps to hanging a pre hung door unit? 11
4. What are the steps to finishing drywall to a smoother surface? 5. When laying ceramic floor tile what are the steps you take? 6. How do you nail vinyl siding? 7. What are the steps for installing a suspended ceiling? 8. What is the standard rise & run on a set of steps? 9. If a section of drywall in a ceiling has become wet and soft how would you repair that? (keep going to next page) 12
If you have been employed and you are able to please give us two or three references as an example: Your previous boss or supervisor. In giving us these references, you are authorizing us to contact these references with your permission References 1. Name: Relationship Phone: (Work) (Cell) 2. Name: Relationship Phone: (Work) (Cell) 3. Name: Relationship Phone: (Work) (Cell) Please email to info@pittsburghsbestremodeling.com Or print out and fax to 412-829-1664 Thanks so much for your time Pittsburgh s Best Remodeling www.pittsburghsbestremodeling.com 13