Handyman/Messenger

Job Purpose

The Bahamas National Trust seeks to engage a Messenger/Handyman who will be responsible for driving, messenger tasks, and light maintenance to support the operations of the Bahamas National Trust. The Messenger/Handyman will also be responsible for vehicle maintenance, passenger safety, record-keeping, errand running, messenger work and light maintenance assistance at the office.

Responsibilities

Messenger

• Coordinate and execute the collection and delivery of messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments, vendors and government offices as requested.
• Execute all transactions on behalf of the organization, as required.
• Oversee the coordination, set up, maintenance, and breakdown of food areas for in-house meetings and events.
• Provide clerical support to the Operations Department as required.

Handyman

• Dispose of waste materials at the end of each day as needed.
• Ensure that all company vehicles are in good running condition.
• Carry out simple checks of the company vehicles on a regular basis including:
• Checking of engine oil level and topping up, if necessary.
• Washing and cleaning of company vehicles both internal and exterior.
• Checking of all lights, horns, wipes, brakes, and clutches to ensure that they are in good working condition and report any issues to the Operations Manager immediately.
• Conduct weekly inspections of all vehicles for dents, scratches and any other cosmetic damage and report them to the Operations Manager immediately.
• Maintain maintenance log for all vehicles.
• Scheduling of regular service of vehicles as needed.
• Carry out basic repairs as needed at Headquarters.
• Any other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Driving proficiency in both manual and automatic vehicles
• Customer service attitude.
• Attention to detail and conscientiousness.
• Very good physical condition and strength.