Handyman

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:

Handyman

Organization:

Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR)

Department:

OFM

FLSA Classification:

Hourly

EEOC Job Category

(8) Laborers & Helpers

Revision Date:

June 9, 2025

1. Position’s Connections

Position of the direct supervisor

Facilities Manager

Positions of the direct subordinates

None

1. Description of the Position

Responsible for the general maintenance activities, painting, installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment, machinery among others. Undertaking repairs and tackling a range of other practical skills. Responsible for painting the interior and exterior of the building and other surfaces. Also, will monitor the building utility systems. Performs various repairs and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to plumbing, painting, carpentry, and specials facility projects.

1. Essential Responsibilities

• Reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisor regarding painting.
• Surfaces, removes old pain, and prepares surfaces for painting.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler.
• Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
• Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting.
• Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces such as baseboards, doorframes, and window with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Set up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
• Wash surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover.
• Cleans and cares for brushes, spray guns, and other equipment.
• Do carpentry, painting, and general maintenance job of the building, as assigned.
• Installation and movement of any kind of equipment that are required.
• Move machinery, materials, and equipment according to business needs.
• Support changes in "layout" that are required.
• Provide service to operation and administration areas, as requested.
• Carry out periodic inspections that are assigned.
• Documented the installations, repairs and maintenance carried out.
• Serve as support and provide referrals to facilities technicians, as requested.
• Monitors utility systems such as water supply, electrical systems, plumbing, piping, and HVAC.
• Uses control panels and surveillance systems to detect and monitor malfunctions in utility systems.
• When a malfunction is detected, inspects affected systems and areas.
• Diagnoses and corrects utility problems when possible; contacts outside contractors to repair utility problems when necessary.
• Conducts routine maintenance checks and performs preventive maintenance on utility equipment.
• Notifies supervisor of utility equipment needing additional attention or repairs.
• Monitors supply room and inventory, as needed.

1. Other Responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electricity, light construction, painting, gypsum board, among others.
• Use a forklift and scissor lift to moving goods around building.
• Maintains working area clean and organized.
• Comply and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, local and federal regulations.
• Perform other tasks and projects, as requested.
• Ensure adherence to compliance culture requirements.

1. Education, Skills, and Competencies

• High school diploma or equivalent and Completion of technical/vocation school program.
• Minimum of 2 year of related experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to operate testing equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and user manuals.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge in lockout/tag out (LOTO) and applicable safety requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

1. Working conditions

• Sudden and imminent noises.
• Dust in variable amounts.
• Varying temperatures inside bay and shop areas.
• Hot surfaces and confined space areas.
• Risk of exposure to toxic substances.
• Could often work more than 40 hours per week, including on evenings and weekends. Also usually travel often for work.
• Available to travel abroad.
• This position may require performing Medical Checks due to the hazardous conditions while working

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be reasonably assigned.