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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

handyperson

Handyperson performs various maintenance and repair activities for buildings, grounds and other facilities.

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Description

Handyperson performs various maintenance and repair activities for buildings, grounds and other facilities. They repair and renovate structures and components, fences, gates and roofs, assemble furniture and perform plumbing and electrical activities. They check heating and ventilation systems, air quality and humidity in the building.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
electricityelectrical wiring plansbuilding construction principlesfire safety regulationsmechanicsenergy conservationdomestic heating systemsventilation systemscarpentry
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
energyconstruction product regulation
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use traditional toolbox toolsuse power toolscalculate costs of repair operationsuse measurement instrumentsmaintain work area cleanlinesswork ergonomicallymaintain customer serviceread technical datasheetmaintain records of maintenance interventionsuse personal protection equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
use specialised tools in electric repairsremove snowfollow safety procedures when working at heightsperform pest controluse snow-removal equipmentinstall insulation materialclean building floorsmanage buildings' damp problemsplace sanitary equipmentrepair furniture partsclean confined spaceswork in outdoor conditionsinstall wall coveringsselect hazard controlidentify condensation problemsinstall ventilation equipmentrepair plumbing systemsexplain features of electrical household appliancesperform maintenance on fire alarm systemsrepair household appliancesrepair electronic componentsmanage fuelling systemperform weed control operationsrepair ventilation equipmentmaintain lighting equipmentinstall floor coveringsassemble prefabricated furnitureperform ground maintenance activities

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

49 total
19 essential · 30 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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