Handyman (LMO/TS 1)

Organisation
Ministry of Energy and Mining
Reference
VAC-61572
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$18,647 per week
Date Posted
06/05/2026
Expiry Date
27/05/2026
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 Ministry and assisting with general errands relevant to the Ministry.

 

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 Log Book; 
  • Carries out daily checks on Ministry’s vehicle, to ensure they are washed and clean;
  • Lifts heavy objects, such as boxes, equipment and furniture, and places them at appropriate sites/locations in Ministry; 
  • 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 other assigned duties. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

  • Good oral and written communication skills 
  • Customer and quality focus 
  • Teamwork and cooperation 
  • Sound integrity 
  • Compliance 
  • Good interpersonal skills 
  • Change management 

Functional: 

  • Good problem solving and decision-making skills 
  • Ability to use initiative 
  • 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

  • Will be required to lift objects; 
  • May be required to travel with Driver to perform other official duties; 
  • May be required to work outside normal working hours during the week. 

 

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

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