A "local handyman" is someone who is skilled at fixing things and doing different tasks around the house or neighborhood. They are usually hired to do small repairs or odd jobs that homeowners or businesses need help with. Full definition
Coldwell's alliances with major service providers have been useful, but the little details — finding local handymen to do small jobs like install a dimmer switch, for example — have proved daunting. (realtormag.realtor.org)
For instance, I grew up in the real - estate industry, and my mom was tired of clients relentlessly contacting her for a local handyman recommendation. (entrepreneur.com)
Not long ago I asked this fellow — Sam, a local handyman and gardener — what it is that he has going for him. (sciencemag.org)