handyman

Handymen perform 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.

Alternative Labels

building handyperson

building maintenance technician

building handywoman

building superintendent

handyman

handywoman

building handyman

building maintainer

building supervisor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

maintain work area cleanliness maintain customer service use power tools read technical datasheet maintain records of maintenance interventions use measurement instruments work ergonomically calculate costs of repair operations use personal protection equipment use traditional toolbox tools

Essential Knowledge

electricity electrical wiring plans fire safety regulations mechanics building construction principles carpentry ventilation systems domestic heating systems

Optional Skills and Competences

clean confined spaces repair plumbing systems repair household appliances place sanitary equipment work in outdoor conditions install ventilation equipment perform weed control operations perform maintenance on fire alarm systems install floor coverings repair electronic components explain features of electrical household appliances repair ventilation equipment follow safety procedures when working at heights select hazard control use specialised tools in electric repairs install wall coverings maintain lighting equipment clean building floors repair furniture parts perform pest control perform ground maintenance activities identify condensation problems remove snow use snow-removal equipment install insulation material manage buildings' damp problems assemble prefabricated furniture dispose waste

Optional Knowledge

energy construction product regulation

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f4a25243-b06a-42a9-9c69-246853df63ad

Status

released

Occupations

handyman

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI