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Handyperson
Occupation Code: 9622
Alternative titles: Maintenance Worker, Repair Worker, Maintenance Operative, Odd-Jobbing Labourer, General Hand
Job description and duties
Handypersons are responsible for carrying out day-to-day routine and preventive maintenance tasks in commercial, institutional and residential settings. A Handyperson is typically expected to:
• Respond in a prompt manner to requests for maintenance work
• Inspect and diagnose problems
• Organise, plan, repair and follow-up work
• Replace or repair faulty electrical switches
and outlets
• Assemble and set up machinery or
equipment
• Meet with clients to estimate repairs and
costs (where applicable)
• Replace fuses, plugs and light bulbs
• Unblock sinks and fix leaking tap problems
• Move or assemble items of furniture
• Fit door and window locks
• Carry out painting, plastering and minor
carpentry tasks
• Carry out basic maintenance to air conditioning systems such as cleaning and replacing filters
• Ensure that site is clean and tidy after completion of works
Work environment
Handypersons are required in the public and private sector. Work settings may include offices, hotels, schools, apartment blocks, residential homes, private homes and other buildings. A Handyperson may be responsible for the maintenance of one or more buildings.
Handypersons typically work on a full-time basis. Working evenings, weekends and public holidays may be required in case of emergency repairs.
This job typically requires lifting of heavy objects and prolonged standing and crouching. Handypersons may be required to work in cramped spaces or at heights.
Occupation data
Number of employees (2017)
3,391
Share of foreigners (2017)
12%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+23%
Median Pay (per annum)
€12,600
Occupational Handbook 2018
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