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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
electricity

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use traditional toolbox tools
use power tools
OPTIONALOptional competences
use specialised tools in electric repairs
remove snow
follow safety procedures when working at heights

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Skills overview

49total
19 essential
30 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 19 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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