A handyman is also commonly known as a handy worker, handyperson, or a fixer. They are specialized in domestic repair works. Their work is also known as fix-up tasks, odd jobs, or side work. Their task mainly includes electric work such as fixing a bulb, repairing electric appliances, etc. and plumbing tasks such as fixing leakage issues, repairing toilet seats, etc.
What does a handyman do?
The handyman services in St. Johns include various tasks ranging from easy and quick to complex and time consuming. They maintain a customer’s house or office building on regular basis. They are called by the customer immediately whenever there is some issue or something needs to be repaired. Sometimes, they are called just to check the things or areas even if they are properly working. Further, they can detect and fix the issue if any. It involves:
- Carpentry
- Curtain hanging
- Door repair
- Installing a new door and window
- Drywall repair
- Fireplace cleaning
- Painting
- Remodeling basements, kitchen or bathrooms
- Pest control
- Porch repairs
- Lawn maintenance
- Repairing sprinklers
- Window cleaning, etc.
Tools needed:
Every working person needs tools according to the job. The tools needed by a handyman are:
- Putty knife to repair torn drywall
- Wire cutters to cut the wires
- Adjustable wrench to tighten the nuts
- Double-faced soft mallets for fixing wooden slabs all together
- Sandpaper to smoothen the surfaces
- Pliers to hold the objects with a good grip
- Duct tape to seal the holes
- Metal file to smoothen the metal surfaces
- Wood saw for cutting the wood
- Measuring tape
- Wood chisel set to carve things out of wood
- Safety glasses and many more
Aptitudes and Qualifications required:
An expert handyman would have the knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and good customer service. The candidate should report to their supervisor or recommend some other candidate if the task is not fixable by him or her. The qualifications include:
- Capable of using the tools safely
- Knowledge of HVAC and repairing skills
- Skill of installation and replacement of plumbing systems
- Good communication skills
- Good at time management
The Work Environment:
It depends on the employment company of the handyman. The one, who work for homeowners also known as freelancers, would maintain the house and report to the house as soon as some issue is reported. While others working for the offices would maintain and repair the appliances of the building. Some of them are also employed in educational buildings and looks after the appliances present there.
