Handy Person

The work can range from simple building maintenance to plumbing, painting, and gardening. As a handy person, it will be your job to carry out those repairs so having a broad range of craftsmanship and practical skills will prove useful when carrying out repairs or general maintenance on buildings.

• Changing light bulbs and ensuring other fixtures and fittings are in good working order, changing fuses, etc.
• Minor plumbing and carpentry
• Clearing or cleaning general areas
• Shifting furniture or equipment
• Assembling furniture or equipment
• Garden/landscape installation and maintenance
• Footpath maintenance
• Painting and decorating
• Clearing gutters
• Maintaining property exterior through the different seasons

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Basic numeracy and literacy skills are important as is an ability to read and understand instructions.

• Ability to resolve problems and adhere to health and safety guidelines
• Ability to deal with other contractors or maintenance workers
• Being resourceful and self-motivated
• Physically strong – capable of working with machinery or moving heavy equipment
• Being flexible
• Able to resolve complaints quickly and efficiently
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills