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Handyman (LMO/TS 2)

Organisation
Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology
Reference
VAC-56907
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$18,647 - $25,078 per week
Date Posted
21/05/2025
Expiry Date
10/06/2025
Under the supervision of the Office Manager, the Handyman is responsible for the lifting, transporting and securing of equipment, goods, stationery and other physical assets of the MSETT, and assisting with general errands relevant to the MSETT.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists in the washing of the Division’s vehicles; 
  • Assists with the setting up of office spaces by moving furniture and equipment;
  • Ensures that all heavy equipment and boxes are placed in vehicle for delivery to external customers; 
  • Maintains proper record of daily assignments in logbook; 
  • Carries out daily checks on MSETT’s vehicles to ensure they are washed and clean;
  • Lifts heavy objects such as boxes, equipment and furniture, and places them at appropriate sites/locations in MSETT;
  • Responds to emergency calls, when directed by employer or office staff;
  • Undertakes the delivery of documents, articles, equipment and furniture to the different offices, as directed; 
  • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

  • Good oral and written communication skills 
  • Customer and quality focus 
  • Teamwork and co-operation 
  • Integrity 
  • Compliance 
  • Good interpersonal skills 
  • Change management 
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills 
  • Ability to use own initiative 

Functional: 

  • Ability to read and write 
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision 

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

  • School Leaving Certificate. 

OR 

  • Completion of Secondary Education; 
  • One (1) year working experience as a Handyman or in a similar position. 

 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

  • Lifting of objects; 
  • Maybe required to travel with driver to perform other official duties; 
  • Maybe required to work outside normal working hours during the week;
  • General washing and cleaning of motor vehicles assigned. 

 

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Region: 
Kingston
Occupational fields: 
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level: 
Other

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