An "odd-job person" is someone who is hired to carry out a variety of small and often unrelated tasks. There are several alternative terms that can be used to describe this type of role, including "handyman", "handyperson", "jack-of-all-trades" and "gofer". A handyman or handyperson is usually skilled in both carpentry and plumbing work, while a jack-of-all-trades is a person who has multiple skills and can carry out a diverse range of tasks. A "gofer" is someone who is tasked with running errands or completing a wide range of small tasks. All of these terms can be used to refer to a person who is versatile and able to take on a variety of odd jobs.