factotums
Jacks of all-trades
Factotums are employees who handle all kinds of work—jacks of all trades within an organization.
The word comes from Latin meaning "do everything," and that's exactly what factotums do: whatever needs doing.
The office factotum handled everything from scheduling to fixing the copier.
The term can suggest either versatility or low status, depending on context.
Multiskilled non-specialist
- all-rounderMulti-skilled person
- multitaskerOne handling multiple duties
- generalistOne with broad expertise
- polymathMulti-domain expert
multiskilled · adaptable · resourceful · flexible · protean · multitalented · capable · competent
Supporting staff member
- helperOne who aids another
- secretaryAdministrative office aide
- clerkOffice record-keeper
- attendantOne who assists others
steward · servant · deputy · gofer · majordomo · manservant · housekeeper · valet
Relating to repairs
- repairRestore to working order
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- odd-jobsMiscellaneous small tasks
- tinkerMender of metal household wares
DIY · caretaker · groundskeeper · janitor · custodian · superintendent · handyman · workman
jack-of-all-trades
Multiskilled non-specialist
- all-rounderMulti-skilled person
- multitaskerOne handling multiple duties
- generalistOne with broad expertise
polymath · multiskilled · adaptable · resourceful · flexible · protean · multitalented · capable · competent · handy
aide
Supporting staff member
attendant · steward · servant · deputy · gofer · majordomo · manservant · housekeeper · valet · butler
fix-it
Relating to repairs
- repairRestore to working order
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- odd-jobsMiscellaneous small tasks
tinker · DIY · caretaker · groundskeeper · janitor · custodian · superintendent · handyman · workman · toolkit
factotumsspecialists
Focused field authorities
experts · professionals · technicians · one-trick ponies · subject matter experts
factotumsbosses
Managers or raised studs
executives · principals · directors · employers · chiefs