New job categories
More focused work, clearly described
A clear description helps residents receive useful offers and helps helpers decide whether a job is a good fit.
Furniture and truck loading
Describe the furniture pieces or household items to load, approximate size/weight, loading access, stairs or elevator, vehicle or truck details, and timing. Loading or unloading resident-provided items only; no full-service moving, driving, structural work, licensed work, or permit-required tasks.
Pricing guidance: Describe the scope and receive helper offers
Hourly labor help
Describe the limited, non-licensed labor help needed, tools or materials available, access, expected result, and timing. Keep the request to a clearly defined household task; no open-ended labor arrangement, electrical, plumbing, structural, hazardous, licensed, or permit-required work.
Pricing guidance: Describe the scope and receive helper offers
Dumpster loading
Describe the small, nonhazardous household items to place in a resident-provided dumpster, approximate amount, access, and timing. Dumpster loading only; no demolition, construction debris, waste sorting, hauling, hazardous materials, licensed work, or permit-required tasks.
Pricing guidance: Describe the scope and receive helper offers
Yard work
Describe small, ground-level routine upkeep such as watering, raking, or hand-weeding. If describing landscaping, state that total labor and materials are under $1,500 and no building permit is required. Electrical work, plumbing work, licensed contracting, tree work, and permit-required tasks are outside this category.
Pricing guidance: Typical range (guidance): $25–$45/hour
Moving or lifting heavy items
List the items and approximate size/weight. Mention stairs or elevator, loading access, and a preferred date/time. Examples: carrying boxes, moving a piece of furniture, or loading a few household items.
Pricing guidance: Typical range (guidance): $30–$50/hour
Small handyman-style help
Keep the task small and clearly defined. Describe what is needed, tools/materials available, access, and timing. Examples: tightening cabinet hardware, assembling a small shelf, or hanging a picture. Choose a non-electrical, non-plumbing task; leave licensed, permit-required, or specialized work to a qualified professional outside KōkuaLocal.
Pricing guidance: Typical range (guidance): $30–$60/hour
Keep every job safe and focused
Keep each request limited-scope. KōkuaLocal does not support licensed or permit-required work, including electrical, plumbing, structural, hazardous, or other work that requires a licensed contractor.
For small handyman-style help, describe one clearly defined, non-electrical, non-plumbing household task. Leave licensed, permit-required, or specialized work to a qualified professional outside KōkuaLocal.