handyperson
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.
Also called: building handyperson, building maintenance technician, building handywoman, building superintendent, handyman, handywoman, building handyman, building maintainer
- 19
- essential skills
- 30
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
19- building construction principles
- calculate costs of repair operations
- carpentry
- domestic heating systems
- electrical wiring plans
- electricity
- energy conservation
- fire safety regulations
- maintain customer service
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- maintain work area cleanliness
- mechanics
- read technical datasheet
- use measurement instruments
- use personal protection equipment
- use power tools
- use traditional toolbox tools
- ventilation systems
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
30- assemble prefabricated furniture
- clean building floors
- clean confined spaces
- construction product regulation
- energy
- explain features of electrical household appliances
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- identify condensation problems
- install floor coverings
- install insulation material
- install ventilation equipment
- install wall coverings
- maintain lighting equipment
- manage buildings' damp problems
- manage fuelling system
- perform ground maintenance activities
- perform maintenance on fire alarm systems
- perform pest control
- perform weed control operations
- place sanitary equipment
- remove snow
- repair electronic components
- repair furniture parts
- repair household appliances
- repair plumbing systems
- repair ventilation equipment
- select hazard control
- use snow-removal equipment
- use specialised tools in electric repairs
- work in outdoor conditions
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