Handypersons

Handypersons clean, paint, repair and maintain buildings, grounds and facilities.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Repairing broken windows, screens, doors, fences, barbecues, picnic tables, shelves, cupboards and other items
  • Replacing defective items such as light bulbs
  • Repairing and painting interior and exterior surfaces such as walls, ceilings and fences
  • Clearing rubbish and leaves from driveways and grounds
  • Mowing lawns and cultivating gardens
  • Adjusting doors and windows
  • Replacing tap washers
  • Putting up handrails and grab rails

Key values of workers in Handypersons

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Handypersons

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Equipment Maintenance

    Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.