What does the cryptic crossword clue "Particular corporation after old odd-jobber (8)" mean?

The definition is "odd-jobber". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FACT (synonym of "Particular") + O (synonym of "old") + TUM (synonym of "corporation"); definition: "odd-jobber" The answer is FACTOTUM.

Particular corporation after old odd-jobber (8)

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