Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers

Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.85
Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.78
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.76
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.76
Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.75
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.74
Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.74
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.73
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.71
Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.67
Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.65

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Quality Control Analysis66
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Repairing66
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting66
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Complex Problem Solving60
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Equipment Maintenance60
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation60
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Speaking60
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making56
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Listening53
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking53
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Operations Monitoring53
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Reading Comprehension53
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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Equipment Selection50
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Service Orientation50
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Time Management50
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning47
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination47
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Monitoring47
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operation and Control47
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Systems Analysis47
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Instructing44
Teaching others how to do something.
Social Perceptiveness44
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Systems Evaluation44
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Writing44
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Learning Strategies41
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Persuasion38
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Management of Personnel Resources35
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Mathematics31
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Management of Material Resources28
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Negotiation28
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Management of Financial Resources22
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Operations Analysis22
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Science19
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Technology Design19
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Programming16
Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Computers and Electronics82
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Customer and Personal Service78
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Telecommunications58
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Mechanical57
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
English Language56
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Engineering and Technology55
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Administration and Management53
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Building and Construction52
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Production and Processing49
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mathematics48
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Sales and Marketing48
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Communications and Media44
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Design41
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Administrative34
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Education and Training33
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Public Safety and Security29
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Physics27
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Geography21
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Psychology19
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Transportation19
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Sociology and Anthropology17
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Personnel and Human Resources15
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Foreign Language13
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Economics and Accounting11
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Fine Arts9
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Law and Government9
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Therapy and Counseling8
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Philosophy and Theology6
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Chemistry4
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
History and Archeology3
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Medicine and Dentistry2
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Biology1
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Food Production1
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Finger Dexterity66
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Near Vision66
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem Sensitivity63
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Visualization63
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Deductive Reasoning56
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Far Vision56
The ability to see details at a distance.
Information Ordering56
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Manual Dexterity56
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Oral Comprehension56
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Visual Color Discrimination56
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Arm-Hand Steadiness53
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Category Flexibility53
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

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Hearing Sensitivity53
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Inductive Reasoning53
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Expression53
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Clarity53
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition53
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Control Precision50
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Flexibility of Closure50
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Written Comprehension50
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Perceptual Speed47
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Written Expression47
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Auditory Attention44
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Extent Flexibility44
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Fluency of Ideas44
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Originality44
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Depth Perception41
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Multilimb Coordination41
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Trunk Strength41
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Mathematical Reasoning38
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Memorization38
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Speed of Closure38
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Static Strength38
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Number Facility35
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Sound Localization35
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Time Sharing35
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Dynamic Strength31
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Gross Body Coordination31
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium28
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Spatial Orientation28
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Stamina28
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Glare Sensitivity25
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Peripheral Vision25
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Response Orientation25
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Rate Control22
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Reaction Time22
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Wrist-Finger Speed22
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Speed of Limb Movement19
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Night Vision16
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Explosive Strength10
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge84
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Getting Information81
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Working with Computers80
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems77
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events74
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials72
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work71
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Processing Information70
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Handling and Moving Objects68
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization67
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment67
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Thinking Creatively67
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings65
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Analyzing Data or Information62
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates62
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships62
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information61
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public60
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others58
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Documenting/Recording Information57
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards57
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People56
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Selling or Influencing Others55
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others52
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates52
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others52
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Training and Teaching Others52
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others51
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Scheduling Work and Activities51
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Controlling Machines and Processes48
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Developing and Building Teams48
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Developing Objectives and Strategies47
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Performing Administrative Activities45
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Performing General Physical Activities45
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment41
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment41
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Coaching and Developing Others38
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources38
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment33
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Assisting and Caring for Others28
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Staffing Organizational Units23
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail79
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability73
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cautiousness59
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Perseverance40
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Achievement Orientation39
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Self-Control38
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Adaptability37
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Integrity36
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Cooperation35
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Stress Tolerance32
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Intellectual Curiosity31
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Self-Confidence31
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.

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Social Orientation31
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Initiative22
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Sincerity22
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Innovation21
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Empathy20
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Optimism18
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Humility13
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Tolerance for Ambiguity3
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Leadership Orientation1
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic98
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional60
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative27
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Artistic11
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Social11
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Enterprising2
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Telephone Conversations
E-Mail
- Every day65%
- Once a week or more but not every day33%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- Some freedom27%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom30%
- Limited freedom19%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually39%
- More than half the time39%
- Less than half the time21%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually38%
- More than half the time26%
- About half the time26%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Very important20%
- Important23%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Never18%
Time Pressure
- Every day36%
- Once a week or more but not every day27%
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Once a week or more but not every day26%
- Once a month or more but not every week20%

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Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Very important70%
- Important27%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)20%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)34%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)42%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others38%
- Contact with others most of the time20%
- Occasional contact with others33%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Never21%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility19%
- Moderate responsibility27%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Very important59%
- Important29%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day25%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week34%
Written Letters and Memos
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- More than half the time17%
- Less than half the time29%
- Never18%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- More than half the time37%
- About half the time48%
- Less than half the time14%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day23%
- Once a month or more but not every week25%
- Never24%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- High responsibility39%
- Limited responsibility24%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
- Never28%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day23%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
- Once a year or more but not every month46%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day25%
- Once a month or more but not every week33%
- Never17%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours13%
- 40 hours71%
- Less than 40 hours17%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive20%
- Moderately competitive56%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Important results39%
- Minor results33%
- No results17%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day27%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a year or more but not every month25%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month23%
- Never20%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day13%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day20%
- Once a year or more but not every month12%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day17%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Less than half the time44%
- Never17%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Very important24%
- Fairly important20%
- Not important at all19%
Exposed to High Places
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never34%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a month or more but not every week33%
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Once a month or more but not every week24%
- Never35%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)42%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)40%
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Sitting
- About half the time27%
- Less than half the time69%
Conflict Situations
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never35%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated17%
- Not at all automated48%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Less than half the time19%
Public Speaking
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never54%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important17%
- Not important at all83%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month50%
- Never50%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a year or more but not every month35%
- Never56%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Once a year or more but not every month36%
- Never63%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Never97%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Mobile location based services software
Global positioning system GPS software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Analytical or scientific software
Audio calibration software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Install audio or communications equipment.
Repair electronic equipment.
Estimate costs for labor or materials.
Calibrate equipment to specifications.
Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
Train customers in the use of products.
Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Maintain repair or maintenance records.

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Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Audio-Video Repairer
Electronic-Organ Technician
Electronic-Organ Technician (0137cb V1) Competency Based 4000 Hours
Radio Repairer (Any Ind)
Tape-Recorder Repairer
Television & Radio Rep

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology