Handyman

Company Description

Founded in 1968, the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat is a full-service wellness community on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. We serve 100+ daily guests and residents through structured daily operations: yoga classes, meditation, nourishing vegetarian meals, and residential retreats.

Our kitchen, teaching staff, and support operations work in concert to deliver transformative wellness experiences rooted in authentic spiritual practice. We’re building a team committed to operational excellence in service of holistic well-being.

Job Description

The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat is seeking a skilled and versatile Handyman for a project-based or ongoing role to maintain our facilities. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver responsible for handling a variety of general repairs and basic upkeep across the property to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for our guests and staff.

The selected candidate will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:

• Room Plumbing: Replacing faucets, clearing clogged bathtubs and sinks, repairing toilets, and addressing minor leaks.
• Basic Electrical Work: Replacing light fixtures, updating outlets and switches, and troubleshooting minor electrical issues safely.
• Basic Carpentry: Repairing doors, cabinets, shelves, and handling light woodwork or hardware replacements.
• Painting & Drywall: Patching holes, sanding, repairing drywall damage, and performing interior/exterior touch-ups and paint jobs.
• Tiling: Repairing or replacing damaged wall and floor tiles, regrouting, and sealing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Handman or similar role with a strong cross-functional skillset.
• Hands-on proficiency with standard hand tools, power tools, and basic plumbing/electrical equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering neat, high-quality workmanship (especially in painting and tiling).
• Ability to work independently, manage a daily task list, and communicate effectively with retreat management.
• Must be legally authorized to work in The Bahamas (valid citizenship, permanent residency, or work permit).