General Maintenance / Handyperson

Company Details Confidential; Leinster; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home maintenance service seeks an experienced handyman for general maintenance work, including plumbing, electrical repairs, and carpentry tasks. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, possesses their own tools, and has strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive package recognizing expertise and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in property maintenance or handyman work.
• Proficient in basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and decorating tasks.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor plumbing tasks such as fixing leaks and replacing taps.
• Carry out basic electrical repairs and installations.
• Assemble and install flat-pack furniture and shelving.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer-facing communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Comprehensive set of tools

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Location: Co. Dublin (North Dublin). We work with homeowners and small businesses who need reliable support tackling everyday repairs and minor upgrades. We carry out jobs that can be completed within a day. Our ideal candidate brings a broad toolkit, a problem-solving mindset, and a friendly, professional, high-quality attitude.

Key tasks include:

• Perform minor plumbing tasks (fix leaks, clear blockages, replace taps)
• Carry out basic electrical repairs and installations (replace outlets, fixtures, switches)
• Handle painting, patching, caulking, and decorative touch-ups
• Tiling, repair of small areas (splash back, shower)
• Assemble and install flat-pack furniture, shelving, blinds, and curtain rails
• Conduct simple carpentry work (repair/fit doors, fit skirting boards, replace fence panels)
• Hang pictures, TV brackets, mirrors
• Minor plastering and blockwork (patching, rebuilding)
• Maintain tools, keep work areas clean, and dispose of waste responsibly

Essential requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in property maintenance or handyman work
• Proficient in basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and decorating tasks
• Owns a comprehensive set of tools
• Full clean driving licence
• Own van an advantage but not essential
• Strong attention to quality, detail and commitment to health and safety standards
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills
• Applicant must have a good command of the English language

Desirable:

• Ability Skills: Engineering, Interpersonal Skills, Manual, Skilled Trade(s)
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Labouring, Problem Solving, Working on own Initiative
• Specialising In: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, plastering, tiling

We have designed a competitive package that rewards expertise, reliability, loyalty and going the extra mile.

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Application Method

Please apply to this vacancy by the following means:

#JOB-2412577 - General Maintenance / Handyperson

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