Handyman
べんりや
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A profession that undertakes various chores and simple tasks occurring in homes or offices.
Description
Handymen provide a service industry that performs a wide variety of light tasks, including cleaning, furniture assembly and repair, shopping assistance, gardening, and moving support. They handle tasks from those not requiring specialized qualifications to those requiring licenses, such as electrical or plumbing work, depending on the request. They often work as freelancers or sole proprietors, requiring flexible responsiveness and customer service skills. This also includes administrative tasks like estimates and scheduling.
Future Outlook
With the aging population and increasing number of single-person households, demand for daily life support is expanding. On the other hand, increasing competition and intensifying price competition require differentiation through specialized skills and building trust.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Physically fit / Sociable / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Gain experience as an assistant → Become independent as a sole proprietor → Expand business as a franchisee → Expand business and become a manager → Acquire qualifications in specialized fields and change careers
Required Skills
Basic Tool Operation / Cleaning Skills / Communication Skills / Furniture Installation / Transportation
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Manners / DIY / Estimate Preparation / Licensed Skills / SNS/Web Marketing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it requires flexible response to diverse requests and work environments. |
| Communication Skills | Because it requires accurately understanding customer requests and smooth communication. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because proactively identifying tasks and taking independent action is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for transporting heavy items and long hours of work. |
| Problem Solving | Because unexpected problems arise on-site, requiring immediate solutions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Work is mostly done independently. |
Aliases
- Jack-of-all-trades
Related Jobs
- Carpenter
- Cleaning Staff
- Electrician
- Moving Assistant
- Plumber