{"id":38911,"date":"2022-06-20T18:33:56","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T07:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=38911"},"modified":"2022-07-04T20:10:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T09:10:37","slug":"how-to-become-handyman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a handyman full-time or on the side"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a knack for fixing broken pipes and leaky taps? Can you do more than change a light bulb, such as replace old electrical wiring and outlets? When something needs repair, maintenance, or installation in your home, do you quickly rush to the scene?<\/p>\n<p>If you answered \u201cyes\u201d and the prospect of earning money from your passion appeals to you, then you can become a handyman!<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, you can learn how to become a licensed handyman and create a steady career or additional income. Read on below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0505a3ca3f0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0505a3ca3f0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#What_youll_need_as_a_handyman\" title=\"What you\u2019ll need as a handyman\">What you\u2019ll need as a handyman<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#Tools\" title=\"Tools\">Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#Safety_equipment\" title=\"Safety equipment\">Safety equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#Proper_training_and_skills_development\" title=\"Proper training and skills development\">Proper training and skills development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#Australian_licences_and_certifications\" title=\"Australian licences and certifications\">Australian licences and certifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#Insurance\" title=\"Insurance\">Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#Transportation\" title=\"Transportation\">Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#Physical_fitness\" title=\"Physical fitness\">Physical fitness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#Getting_handyman_jobs\" title=\"Getting handyman jobs\">Getting handyman jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#Become_a_handyman_get_hired_on_Airtasker\" title=\"Become a handyman, get hired on Airtasker\">Become a handyman, get hired on Airtasker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-become-handyman\/#FAQs_on_being_a_handyman\" title=\"FAQs on being a handyman\">FAQs on being a handyman<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_youll_need_as_a_handyman\"><\/span>What you\u2019ll need as a handyman<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38896\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050628\/handymanatwork.jpg\" alt=\"handyman assembling furniture\" width=\"716\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050628\/handymanatwork.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050628\/handymanatwork-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the best things about being a handyman is if you choose to work as an independent contractor, you\u2019re pretty much your own boss. You can set your own hours, choose which jobs to take, and keep all that you earn (after paying the appropriate taxes and deducting the costs, that is).<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need all the appropriate tools, equipment, and certifications or licenses necessary to do your job. Here\u2019s a list of what you\u2019ll likely need on your journey to becoming a reliable handyman.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools\"><\/span>Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a handyman, you\u2019re expected to tackle many different tasks that deal with various repair or construction issues in different areas of the house. Some of your handyman tasks can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Floor tile repair or installation<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Installing or updating insulation<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Plastering walls<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Painting walls<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Basic electrical repairs or maintenance<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Basic plumbing repairs or maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38895\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050628\/handymantools.jpg\" alt=\"close up of handyman tools\" width=\"716\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050628\/handymantools.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050628\/handymantools-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s advisable to get all the tools necessary for plumbing, electrical and carpentry work. Here\u2019s a sample of what tools you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Set of pliers<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Set of screwdrivers<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Set of wrenches<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Set of chisels<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hammer or nail gun<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Metal snips<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tape measure<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Spirit level<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tile saw<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Drywall hawk<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Electric sander<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stud finder<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cordless drill with drill bits and hole saw attachments of various sizes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Toolbox or tool bag<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Electrical tester<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Wheelbarrow<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Marking tools like carpenter\u2019s pencils<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Headlamp or flashlight with clip<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These are but a small sample of the tools you might need. Depending on the scope of your work, the list can become longer or shorter. And as you go through training courses, you\u2019ll have a clearer picture of what sort of handyman services you want to deliver, which will help you determine exactly which tools you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_equipment\"><\/span>Safety equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38897\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050627\/safetygear.jpg\" alt=\"handyman wearing safety equipment at work\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050627\/safetygear.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050627\/safetygear-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Apart from the tools to perform your duties as a handyman, you\u2019ll need the proper safety equipment. The basic safety equipment you should have in your kit can include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Safety gloves<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Safety goggles<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hard hat safety helmet<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Safety shoes or safety boots<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Rubber boots (for treading or wading in water)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Safety harness<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dust mask<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Safety equipment is just as important as your tools. If you choose to work for a service provider or contractor, you can\u2019t always expect them to provide you with safety equipment, so prepare to get your own. Some contractors or customers may not even allow you to work if you don\u2019t have them.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from potential objections from your employer or customer, even the most cautious handyman can\u2019t predict accidents at the worksite, so always have the appropriate safety gear ready.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\"><em>Want to monetise your skills but have no idea of how much they\u2019re worth? No worries, we\u2019ve built a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/earn-money\/side-hustle-calculator\/\">side hustle calculator<\/a> for you to estimate your earning power.<\/em><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proper_training_and_skills_development\"><\/span>Proper training and skills development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38898\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050627\/handymantraining.jpg\" alt=\"handyman with apprentice at a job site\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050627\/handymantraining.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050627\/handymantraining-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Part of how to become a handyman entails training. Don\u2019t rely on the basic handyman skills you already have when dealing with new or unfamiliar tasks. Without proper training, you\u2019re prone to making mistakes and you may also end up hurting yourself.<\/p>\n<p>You can get training from community colleges, NGOs, vocational schools, or courses offered by government offices. Another way to develop the skills you already have is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/handyman\/\">apply for an apprenticeship with other experts<\/a>. You also have the option of joining service companies or charitable institutions that provide training.<\/p>\n<div\r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"hustle-ui hustle-inline hustle-palette--5ee70537d13573_20650904 hustle_module_id_19 module_id_19   hustle-size--custom\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tdata-id=\"19\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-render-id=\"0\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-tracking=\"enabled\"\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-intro=\"no_animation\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-sub-type=\"shortcode\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"opacity: 0;\"\r\n\t\t\t><div class=\"hustle-inline-content\"><div class=\"hustle-info hustle-info--compact\"><div class=\"hustle-layout\"><div class=\"hustle-content\"><div class=\"hustle-content-wrap\"><div class=\"hustle-group-title\"><span class=\"hustle-title\">Earn money as a Tasker<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hustle-cta-container\"><a class=\"hustle-button hustle-button-cta \" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/sign-up\/\" target=\"_self\" data-cta-type=\"cta\">Join Airtasker today<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Attempting to do work that you don\u2019t have the training or skills for can also result in shoddy workmanship and unsatisfied customers. Here are some of the skills you must have or can develop as you learn how to become a certified handyman:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Installing windows and doors<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Using power tools and hand tools<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Basic building and construction<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Painting<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Clearing and maintaining rooms<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Clearing and maintaining gardens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you start out, stick with what you know. Declining to do a job is better than doing a bad job, as the latter can get you bad reviews! These bad reviews can ruin your reputation and prevent you from getting more jobs in the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Australian_licences_and_certifications\"><\/span>Australian licences and certifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another advantage of becoming a handyman is its ease. If you plan to become a handyman that specialises in simple handyman tasks, you only need an Australian Business Number (ABN) for tax purposes, no certifications are required. You can apply for an ABN at the <a href=\"https:\/\/business.gov.au\/registrations\/register-for-an-australian-business-number-abn\">Australian government\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to do more complex plumbing or electrical work, you\u2019ll need to get specific certifications for these. You can read more about how to <a href=\"https:\/\/training.gov.au\/Training\/Details\/UEE30811\">get electrician certification<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/training.gov.au\/Training\/Details\/CPC32411#\">plumbing certification<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insurance\"><\/span>Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re a handyman, insurance isn\u2019t usually required by law but it\u2019s advisable to have an insurance policy\u2014especially if you work as an independent contractor. Here are the types of insurance policies you can get as a handyman; note that these policies are optional unless required by state law:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Worker\u2019s compensation insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This type of insurance is applicable if you\u2019re working for a service provider or contractor. It covers injuries or illnesses sustained on the job. Most states require this type of insurance for their workers.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Commercial auto insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This covers any accidental injuries or damages sustained or caused by business vehicles. For example, if your van or truck sideswipes another car, your commercial auto insurance pays for the damages or any injuries sustained by the concerned parties.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Tool and equipment insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This type of insurance is used to fix or replace any damaged, broken, stolen, or vandalized tools and equipment. This can cover equipment at your workshop, stored in your commercial vehicle, or at the worksite.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Professional liability insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This covers costs and liabilities due to errors in execution, failure to meet deadlines and stipulations, and other forms of a breach of contract.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Commercial property insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This covers the cost of repairs or replacement of business assets, tools, equipment, and other inventory items due to accidents, work hazards, or natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span>Transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38899\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050626\/handymandriving.jpg\" alt=\"handyman driving himself to his next jobsite\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050626\/handymandriving.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050626\/handymandriving-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need reliable transportation for your work as a handyman, as having your own truck or van isn\u2019t only about getting to your worksite on time. A business vehicle also serves as secure and safe storage and transport for your tools and safety equipment. In some cases, you may also have to use your truck to procure and transport materials from the supply store to the worksite.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_fitness\"><\/span>Physical fitness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38900\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050626\/handymanliftingwood.jpg\" alt=\"handyman lifting large wood planks\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050626\/handymanliftingwood.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050626\/handymanliftingwood-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Handyman work can require significant effort like repeatedly going up and down flights of stairs, lifting heavy equipment, or carrying loads of materials to the worksite.<\/p>\n<p>To be efficient and to be able to handle more handyman jobs, it\u2019s advisable that you keep yourself in decent shape. Try to maintain a level of physical fitness that allows you to lift and carry at least 25kg without too much exertion on your part.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_handyman_jobs\"><\/span>Getting handyman jobs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve acquired the appropriate licenses or certifications and training for becoming a handyman, get your tools and equipment ready and start taking on jobs! A good way to begin is to let your neighbours know that you\u2019re now offering your services as a handyman. Here are some simple ways to promote your services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Go door-to-door to promote your services in your neighbourhood<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Distribute flyers to nearby areas<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Use social media as a promotion or sales tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/earn-money\/\">sign up on Airtasker<\/a>, create a profile, and start offering your services to customers.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Become_a_handyman_get_hired_on_Airtasker\"><\/span>Become a handyman, get hired on Airtasker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Working as a handyman in your spare time can be a rewarding part-time gig that boosts your income. To get started, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/earn-money\/\">become a Tasker<\/a> and choose from lots of jobs available on the Airtasker platform. Sign up now!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_being_a_handyman\"><\/span>FAQs on being a handyman<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>What can a handyman legally do in Australia?<\/h3>\n<p>A handyman can do the basic installation, repair, or maintenance jobs around the house. Note that handymen don\u2019t have certifications or licences to do complicated plumber or electrician jobs\u2014for these tasks, they\u2019ll need formal training and have to be certified by the government.<\/p>\n<h3>What skills do you need to be a handyman?<\/h3>\n<p>The skills needed to be a handyman include knowing how to do basic electrical, plumbing, and construction tasks. Apart from that, it\u2019s helpful to have problem-solving skills as handyman jobs aren\u2019t always the same. 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