Handyman

The Handyman carries out general repair, maintenance, and upkeep across common areas, offices, and building facilities, ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment through day-to-day repairs including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections and minor repairs in common areas, restrooms, corridors, staircases, parking areas, and office spaces.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests submitted by tenants or property management.
• Repair and maintain doors, locks, tiles, drywall, ceilings, office furniture, signage, and fixtures.
• Ensure office spaces are maintained in accordance with building standards before and after tenant occupancy.

2. Painting, Carpentry & Plumbing

• Carry out touch-up painting, wall patching, and minor surface repairs in offices and common areas.
• Install, adjust, or repair shelves, doors, partitions, cabinets, and basic woodwork.
• Perform minor plumbing tasks such as unclogging drains, fixing leaks, replacing taps, washers, and valves (non-licensed work only).

3. Equipment & Facilities Support

• Safely operate hand and power tools required for maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on tools and building fixtures as instructed.
• Assist with office fit-outs, furniture movement, workstation setup, and minor reconfigurations.
• Support maintenance of meeting rooms, reception areas, and shared facilities.

4. Safety & Emergency Support

• Respond to emergency situations including water leaks, electrical faults (non-certified), broken fittings, or access issues.
• Identify, report, and rectify potential safety hazards where possible.
• Assist with fire safety readiness by checking emergency exits, lighting, signage, and access routes.
• Support evacuation drills and building safety procedures as required.

5. Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate with external contractors for specialized or large-scale repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of completed tasks, incidents, and materials used in maintenance logs or work order systems.
• Monitor stock of basic maintenance supplies and inform the supervisor when replenishment is required.

6. On-Call & Emergency Response

• Be available for on-call duties or emergency assistance during or outside normal working hours, as required.
• Support building management during power failures, water supply issues, fire alarms, or other building-related incidents.

Job Requirements

• Certificate or training in general maintenance, building services, or a related field is an advantage.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience as a handyman preferably in an office building, commercial property, or mixed-use development.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common building maintenance issues.
• Physically fit and able to lift, climb ladders, and perform manual repair work.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and service-oriented approach when dealing with tenants and staff.