Swarty's llc

05/09/2026

Swarty’s is hiring a Residential General Repair Specialist / Property Maintenance Technician. ($22-$28/hr)

We’re looking for someone dependable, professional, and mechanically inclined to assist with:

* residential repairs
* rental property maintenance
* drywall/paint touch-ups
* gutters, seasonal maintenance, and mowing
* blinds, hardware, and general repair work

Experience in handyman, maintenance, remodeling, painting, or construction is preferred but not required. We’re willing to train the right person with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Requirements:

* Valid driver’s license
* Reliable transportation
* Comfortable using ladders and basic tools
* Professional in occupied homes and customer environments

Full-Time / Part-time / seasonal opportunities available.

To apply, message our page or email:
[email protected]

04/23/2026

7 years in business today.

Appreciate everyone who’s trusted us along the way.

On to year 8.

Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce

04/15/2026

We’re currently hiring for a full-time Production Assistant / Mowing Operator.

This role supports our remodeling and painting crew while also running a mowing route one day per week. We’re looking for someone dependable who takes pride in their work and can stay productive without constant supervision.

Responsibilities include jobsite setup and cleanup, material handling, assisting with basic production tasks, and independently managing the mowing route.

Pay: $17–$18/hr
Full-time, steady work

We’re planning to schedule interviews this week. If you or someone you know may be a good fit, feel free to reach out.

Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce

Send a message to learn more

03/18/2026

Part of doing good work is having the right trade partners.

We’ve worked with Big O on multiple projects—painting garage doors for their jobs and bringing them in for a full door replacement for ours.

They’ve been consistent, professional, and easy to coordinate with. That matters.

If you’re looking for garage door work, they’re a company we trust to refer.

03/13/2026

Small remodeling company in the Clear Lake / Mason City area is looking for an experienced Residential Remodeling Carpenter.

This position works directly with the owner on residential remodeling projects. We’re looking for someone who already has hands-on experience with remodeling work and can produce clean, professional results.

Typical work includes:
• Trim and finish carpentry
• Door and window installs
• Drywall patching and finishing
• Interior remodeling tasks
• Decks and exterior repairs
• General residential carpentry

This is a small crew environment where reliability and quality matter more than speed.

Pay: $20–$25/hr depending on experience and ability

Requirements:
• Prior residential remodeling or carpentry experience
• Ability to use common carpentry tools
• Reliable transportation
• Consistent attendance and work ethic

If interested, send me a message with:

Your carpentry or remodeling experience

What types of projects you’ve worked on

Your availability

Pay range you’re seeking

— Swarty's, llc

03/02/2026

Glue-down flooring installed over new underlayment plywood.

When the original subfloor isn’t flat or smooth enough, we install underlayment first — then glue the flooring to that. It creates a solid, stable surface and helps prevent movement and noise later.

Floating floor or glue-down — which would you choose?

02/27/2026

Cutting in at the ceiling isn’t about speed — it’s about control.

High wall lines, door headers, and tight transitions are where paint jobs either look sharp or slightly off. Straight lines up top require steady application, the right amount of material on the roller, and attention to how the ceiling texture meets the wall.

Most people notice the color change.
Professionals notice the lines.

It’s the small details at eye level — and above it — that separate an average paint job from a clean one.

02/25/2026

That clean paint line everyone expects along baseboards? It depends on proper surface prep, correct adhesion, and pulling tape at the right time and angle.

If paint bridges from the trim to the tape and gets ripped off, you’re left with peeling, uneven edges, and extra touch-up work.

Small details like this are why prep, timing, and patience matter. Clean lines don’t happen by accident — they’re controlled from start to finish.

02/20/2026

When outlet covers start taking on snow shelves…

Mid-to-late February in Iowa means one thing — just when you think winter’s about done, it reminds you it’s not.

If your driveway looks anything like this little overhang, we’re still out doing snow removal. Winter isn’t finished… and neither are we.

02/19/2026

This is the original subfloor — and no, finished flooring shouldn’t go directly over it.

Before new flooring goes down, a proper underlayment plywood layer needs to be installed. That step creates a flat, stable surface and helps prevent movement, squeaks, and premature wear.

Skipping this part might save time up front, but it usually shows up later as soft spots, joint separation, or uneven floors.

Good flooring starts long before the finished material goes in.
The prep underneath is what determines how it performs years from now.