Program Overview
The Cheshire Senior Center is pleased to offer the Handyman program to local senior citizens and members of the Cheshire Senior Center who have a need for minor services and household repairs. We have enlisted the help of various individuals and small businesses who are ready to take on basic handyman projects and other services:
Computer training
Minor Electrical repairs:
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Replace Light Chain
•Replace Socket
•Change Light Bulbs
General Handyman work:
•Minor Home repairs
•Clean out basements/shed
•Cleaning Gutters
•Ladies Handy Hobby
Lawn Mowing & Maintenance
Painting
Services you require may exceed the scope of services that our vendors have agreed to offer.
This program is intended as a referral source only.
The Cheshire Senior Center is not acting as an agency when offering this program.
The Handyman Program is available to Cheshire Senior Citizens or members of the Cheshire Senior Center.
Vendors are available for the following services:
Computer Training - 15/hr Minor Electrical Repairs - $15-25/hr
General Handyman - $15/hr Lawn Mowing & Maintenance
Painting Minor Plumbing Repairs$15/hr
Other Services: Sewing, Ironing, Light Domestic Help
Light Bulbs, Driving, Clothes
Clutter Control - Housekeeping and Cleaning services
Hire a Middle School or High School Helper!
Are you in need of some help Around the House? If your answer is yes, then you should look into the Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S.). The Y.E.S. program operates in the fashion of many job bank programs throughout the nation. Y.E.S. matches junior and high school students seeking work with homeowners needing assistance.
The Y.E.S. database has over 100 youths looking for employment in such areas as home maintenance, yard work, housework, babysitting and house sitting. If you are interested in hiring a Y.E.S. youth call Cheshire Youth Services at 271-6690.
