Operator of construction works at height; Construction work climber.

With the appearance of very tall buildings, the need arose to develop techniques for accessing the faades of these structures. New systems and materials were added that improved the safety and ease of use of the climbing equipment for carrying out maintenance and repair works at great heights. The growing need for different types of works at great heights and the development of the equipment and techniques for carrying them out led to the appearance of the occupation of high-rise work specialist. These specialists are professionals qualified to perform various jobs related to construction, maintenance, repair and restoration in places that are difficult to reach, thus making it possible to carry out these jobs faster, minimising the inconveniences imposed on the occupants of the buildings, pedestrians and traffic in general.

• Carry out various works related to the finish, maintenance, repair and restoration of high-rise buildings.
• Carry out different restoration and maintenance works on industrial high-rise spaces and installations.
• Carry out various construction, maintenance and repair operations in civil engineering works.
• Consolidate and clear slopes and rocky fronts.
• Carry out various types of high-rise installations.
• Carry out various works in any type of field with difficult accessibility.
• Use climbing techniques for high-rise tasks.
• Carry out various works of the respective speciality (painting, cleaning, cladding, restoration, etc).
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Minimum compulsory education
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Civil Engineering Works and Building - Intermediate Level: Construction

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Initiative: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Tubular scaffolding assembler

Tower-crane operator

Building waterproofing system installer

Formworker

Thermo-clay bricklayer

• Work hours

  This professional tends to have a 40-hour work week.

• Salary

  Between 23.372 and 34.533 euros a year. Median: 28.412 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Specialist staff