ISCO Occupation Group 9622.1 Handyman

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

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.

Essential Skills

  • Use Power Tools
  • Fire Safety Regulations
  • Calculate Costs Of Repair Operations
  • Electricity
  • Ventilation Systems
  • Use Personal Protection Equipment
  • Read Technical Datasheet
  • Electrical Wiring Plans
  • Maintain Customer Service
  • Maintain Records Of Maintenance Interventions
  • Domestic Heating Systems
  • Carpentry
  • Maintain Work Area Cleanliness
  • Use Measurement Instruments
  • Building Construction Principles
  • Mechanics
  • Use Traditional Toolbox Tools
  • Work Ergonomically


Optional Skills

  • Repair Furniture Parts
  • Select Hazard Control
  • Install Insulation Material
  • Perform Weed Control Operations
  • Install Wall Coverings
  • Dispose Waste
  • Perform Pest Control
  • Assemble Prefabricated Furniture
  • Use Specialised Tools In Electric Repairs
  • Repair Ventilation Equipment
  • Energy
  • Install Ventilation Equipment
  • Remove Snow
  • Construction Product Regulation
  • Repair Plumbing Systems
  • Manage Buildings' Damp Problems
  • Perform Ground Maintenance Activities
  • Repair Electronic Components
  • Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
  • Place Sanitary Equipment
  • Clean Confined Spaces
  • Install Floor Coverings
  • Maintain Lighting Equipment
  • Clean Building Floors
  • Explain Features Of Electrical Household Appliances
  • Use Snow-Removal Equipment
  • Repair Household Appliances
  • Identify Condensation Problems
  • Work In Outdoor Conditions
  • Perform Maintenance On Fire Alarm Systems


Alternative Names

  • Building Handyperson
  • Building Maintenance Technician
  • Building Handywoman
  • Building Superintendent
  • Handyman
  • Handywoman
  • Building Handyman
  • Building Maintainer
  • Building Supervisor


Higher Level