Your job description is the first touchpoint between your company and your new hire. With millions of people searching for jobs on Indeed each month, a great job description can help you attract the most qualified candidates to your open position. To get you started, here are some tips for creating an effective job description.

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A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

We run a luxury apartment complex that consists of 315 units and maintains a 90 percent occupancy rate for most of the year. We are looking for a skilled and hard-working Handyman to assist our maintenance department in maintaining our tenants’ apartment homes as well as the grounds and associated community spaces. We pride ourselves on sustaining excellent curb appeal as well as providing our tenants with safe, beautiful places to live and enjoy themselves. Your job responsibilities will include the maintenance and upkeep of laundry facilities, green spaces, the fitness center and other important facets of our business.

The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the job reports to.

• Inspect all community spaces daily to identify problems with litter, mechanical failure or breakdowns
• Respond to tenants’ requests for maintenance services, including replacing air filters, installing new locks and troubleshooting smoke detectors
• Repair plumbing, electrical and safety systems in tenants’ units as required
• Ensure the parking lot and sidewalks are free from litter and debris
• Maintain sprinkler system and trash receptacles on the premises
• Test performance of in-unit appliances, such as refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, ovens and coffee makers
• Provide tenants with advice and guidance on maintaining their apartment homes
• Respond to requests from property managers and maintenance services as needed

Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience with plumbing and electrical systems required
• Excellent facility with common hand and power tools
• Familiarity with apartment unit layouts and infrastructures
• Ability to communicate well with property management and maintenance staff
• Willingness to uphold company standards for safety, tenant service and efficiency

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