rouseabout

/ˈraʊzəˌbaʊt/
noun
  1. An unskilled laborer who does odd jobs, especially on a farm, ranch, or in a shearing shed; a handyman or odd-job worker.
    • The rouseabout helped the shearers by sweeping the floor and gathering the wool.
    • During harvest season, the farm hired a rouseabout to fix fences and carry supplies.
    • The young rouseabout worked long hours but enjoyed the outdoor life on the station.
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