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Facility Handyman
About this role
Klinserv Nigeria is looking for a hands-on Facility Handyman in Surulere, Lagos. The role involves performing general repairs and minor maintenance across the site, including light carpentry, painting, fittings, and basic plumbing and electrical tasks. The successful candidate will be the practical problem-solver for small jobs in a live, high-footfall facility and will refer more complex electrical or plumbing tasks to specialists. The position is full-time and involves shift work as needed by operational and event schedules. The employer operates a facilities management service and maintains a live site with safety and service standards.
What you would do
- Complete minor repairs and setup tasks ahead of events and peak periods.
- Paint, touch-ups, and minor surface repairs to keep areas presentable.
- Keep tools, materials, and work areas clean and safe with proper signage.
- Handle first-line minor plumbing tasks and refer complex issues to the Plumber.
- Attend to minor building fabric repairs (tiles, panels, trims, signage) within skill level.
- Follow safety procedures and use PPE while working around the public and staff.
- Identify defects or hazards and report jobs requiring a specialist.
- Maintain simple records of work and materials; update helpdesk/CMMS as required.
- Respond to maintenance requests and complete tasks to a good standard and on time.
- Carry out light carpentry, door and lock adjustments, furniture repairs, and small installations.
What they are asking for
- Willingness to work shifts, including evenings or weekends.
- Physically fit to stand, lift, carry, bend, and work at low heights for extended periods.
- Broad practical ability across carpentry, painting, fittings and basic repairs.
- Reliable, punctual, with a practical problem-solving attitude.
- Safety-conscious and able to work in a live, high-footfall public environment.
- Comfortable using common hand and power tools safely.
- Ability to read work orders or job cards and keep simple records (CMMS training provided).
- Basic awareness of when to refer to a specialist for electrical or plumbing work.
- 1–3 years' experience in general maintenance or multi-skilled handyman roles; strong candidates with less experience will be considered.
- Minimum secondary education; a trade/vocational certificate in building maintenance, carpentry or related skill is advantageous.
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