Resume Objective
Versatile handyworker with 6 years of experience completing a broad range of interior and exterior repairs and installations for residential and commercial property clients. Seeking a handyman role with a property management company or service contractor where I can deliver high-quality work across multiple trades.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Drywall patching and finishing
- Interior and exterior painting
- Plumbing fixture installation and repair
- Door, window, and hardware installation
- Tile and flooring installation
- Basic electrical fixture replacement
- Carpentry repairs and trim work
- Customer communication and scheduling
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Completed interior and exterior painting projects for residential clients, preparing surfaces, priming, and applying finish coats.
- Installed and repaired drywall, patching holes, taping joints, and finishing to a paintable standard.
- Replaced plumbing fixtures including faucets, toilets, and under-sink traps, ensuring leak-free connections.
- Installed pre-hung doors, window hardware, locksets, and weatherstripping to improve home security and energy efficiency.
- Managed scheduling and material procurement for multiple concurrent jobs, communicating clearly with homeowners throughout.
Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); trade certificate or apprenticeship in any construction trade is an asset.
Relevant Certifications
- WHMIS 2015
- First Aid and CPR Level C
How to Use This Sample
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