Part of getting the best price for the job is knowing which type of professional is needed for the job. Washington does not offer a handyman license. However, general and specialty contractors must register with the state’s labor and industry board. Handyman professionals are contractors who perform minor work on existing properties with a value of less than $2,000. A handyman, also known as a fixer, handyperson, or handy worker, is skilled at a wide range of repairs, typically around the home. These tasks include trade skills, repair work, and maintenance work, are both interior and exterior, and are sometimes described as “side work,” “odd jobs,” or “fix-up tasks.”