Handyperson
Provide maintenance, installation, and repair services to home
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- What's it like to be a Handyperson?
- How to become a Handyperson
- Latest Handyperson jobs
- Top skills and experience for Handypeople
- Is Handyperson the right role for you?
- Handyperson role reviews
What's it like to be a Handyperson?
A Handyperson carries out maintenance, repair or installation jobs around a home or business. They often work for themselves, or for small businesses and franchises. A Handyperson may specialise in provide electrical, plumbing or carpentry services, depending on their type of qualification or level of experience. Clients often include homeowners, real estate agents, nursing homes and social care residences.
Tasks and duties
- Installing curtain rails.
- Hanging picture frames.
- Putting up shelving.
- Fitting smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Replacing fuses, light bulbs and electrical plugs.
- Fitting locks and alarms.
- Hanging doors.
- Moving furniture and assembling flat-pack items.
- Painting and decorating.
- Unblocking sinks and fixing leaking taps.
- Minor repairs.
- Basic gardening.
- Clearing gutters.
How to become a Handyperson
Qualifications are not mandatory to become a Handyperson. Holding a trade qualification or professional licence may be required if you intend to carry out plumbing or electrical work.
- Decide on what kind of Handyperson services you’d like to provide. It’s important to check what licences or qualifications are required if you intend to offer complex or specialised services.
- Consider completing a Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32413), Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30811) or a a Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) either through TAFE or an apprenticeship.
- If you intend to operate your own business, you’ll need to have an ABN and register as a business.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Handyperson employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Handy Person Duties
Carpentry
Plumbing
Tiling
Plastering
Building Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Gardening
Property Maintenance
Drivers Licence
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Latest Handyperson reviews
Mar 2024
helpful-person
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationMarketing & Communications
The good thingsDiverse Skill Set: Handy persons often have a diverse set of skills, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general repairs. This variety can make the work interesting and engaging.
Inde...
The challengesPhysical Demands: The work can be physically demanding, involving tasks that require strength, endurance, and dexterity. Over time, this can lead to wear and tear on the body.
Inconsistent Income: De...
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Aug 2023
it’s good if you want to work hard and earn your wage
Reviewer's QualificationNational Certificate II in Construction Painting
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good things Being a handy person comes with a range of benefits. Firstly, you'll have the satisfaction of being self-reliant and capable of solving everyday problems. Your ability to fix things around the house ...
The challengesOne potential downside is the risk of injury. Working with tools and machinery carries the possibility of accidents, especially if proper safety precautions are not taken. Additionally, being a handym...
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