Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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.

Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.82
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.76
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.72
Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.72
Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.71
Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.71
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.70
Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.70
Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.69
Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.68
Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.68
Align and balance new equipment after installation.68

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Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.68
Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.68
Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal.68
Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.68
Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.67
Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.65
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.65
Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.64
Assemble boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools.61
Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.59
Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.59
Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.58
Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.55
Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.52
Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.51
Use drones for inspecting roofs, gutters, and other hard-to-reach areas of buildings.—

Skills

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

Equipment Maintenance72
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Repairing72
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting69
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Critical Thinking56
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Active Learning53
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving53
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring53
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operation and Control53
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring53
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis53
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Active Listening50
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.
Coordination50
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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Equipment Selection50
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Installation50
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Judgment and Decision Making50
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Reading Comprehension50
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Speaking50
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Time Management50
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Writing47
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Social Perceptiveness44
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Systems Analysis38
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Instructing35
Teaching others how to do something.
Management of Personnel Resources35
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Mathematics35
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Negotiation35
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Service Orientation35
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Learning Strategies31
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Management of Material Resources31
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Persuasion31
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Systems Evaluation31
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Financial Resources28
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Operations Analysis28
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Technology Design28
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Science22
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Programming10
Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Knowledge

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

Mechanical76
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Building and Construction67
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
English Language67
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Mathematics59
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Production and Processing52
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Customer and Personal Service48
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.
Public Safety and Security41
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.
Engineering and Technology38
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.
Design34
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Education and Training34
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Administration and Management33
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.
Computers and Electronics32
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Administrative29
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Transportation26
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Physics22
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.
Telecommunications22
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Chemistry21
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.
Law and Government21
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Personnel and Human Resources20
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Economics and Accounting18
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Psychology18
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.
Communications and Media16
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Sales and Marketing13
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.
Geography10
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.
Sociology and Anthropology10
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Biology9
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Medicine and Dentistry9
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.
Food Production8
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Therapy and Counseling7
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.
Foreign Language4
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.
History and Archeology3
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Fine Arts2
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Arm-Hand Steadiness72
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Information Ordering72
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 Dexterity72
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Near Vision72
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem Sensitivity69
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.
Control Precision60
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Oral Expression60
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Visualization60
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.
Finger Dexterity56
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Multilimb Coordination56
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.
Oral Comprehension56
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

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Category Flexibility53
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Extent Flexibility53
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Flexibility of Closure53
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Inductive Reasoning53
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Selective Attention53
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
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.
Written Expression53
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Far Vision50
The ability to see details at a distance.
Gross Body Coordination50
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium50
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Hearing Sensitivity50
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Perceptual Speed50
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.
Static Strength50
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Trunk Strength50
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.
Visual Color Discrimination50
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Written Comprehension50
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Auditory Attention47
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Depth Perception47
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.
Speed of Closure47
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Stamina47
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Reaction Time41
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Time Sharing38
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Fluency of Ideas35
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).
Mathematical Reasoning35
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility35
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Originality35
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.
Response Orientation31
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.
Explosive Strength28
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Memorization28
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Rate Control28
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.
Dynamic Strength25
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Glare Sensitivity25
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision25
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision25
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Sound Localization25
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Spatial Orientation25
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Wrist-Finger Speed25
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Speed of Limb Movement22
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Dynamic Flexibility19
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.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems89
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials87
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates84
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment83
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Getting Information81
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Handling and Moving Objects79
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events79
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment79
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Controlling Machines and Processes77
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work77
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge76
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards75
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings75
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Thinking Creatively73
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment72
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.
Performing General Physical Activities69
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.
Documenting/Recording Information67
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Processing Information65
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Analyzing Data or Information63
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information63
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Scheduling Work and Activities61
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Working with Computers61
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization60
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.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships59
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People57
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Training and Teaching Others57
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment56
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.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others55
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others54
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others53
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Developing and Building Teams49
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public49
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Assisting and Caring for Others48
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Coaching and Developing Others45
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Developing Objectives and Strategies44
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources44
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates42
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Performing Administrative Activities42
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others37
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Selling or Influencing Others33
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Staffing Organizational Units26
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Styles

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

Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Attention to Detail75
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Cautiousness59
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Perseverance58
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Adaptability48
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Integrity48
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Initiative44
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Stress Tolerance43
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Self-Control40
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Achievement Orientation37
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.
Innovation37
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Intellectual Curiosity34
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

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Cooperation33
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Self-Confidence31
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Tolerance for Ambiguity25
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Optimism17
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Sincerity15
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Leadership Orientation8
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Social Orientation6
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Empathy3
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Humility3
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

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

Realistic100
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.
Conventional53
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.
Investigative26
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.
Social13
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.
Enterprising9
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.
Artistic3
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.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day90%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others75%
- Contact with others most of the time22%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility65%
- High responsibility30%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day74%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
E-Mail
- Every day73%
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually68%
- More than half the time15%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom52%
- Some freedom36%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important48%
- Very important40%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours62%
- 40 hours38%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day51%
- Once a week or more but not every day34%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Every day44%
- Once a week or more but not every day35%
- Once a month or more but not every week20%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day40%
- Once a week or more but not every day45%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%

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Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day57%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually35%
- More than half the time49%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility53%
- High responsibility22%
- Limited responsibility17%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom42%
- Some freedom33%
- Limited freedom18%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important31%
- Very important40%
- Important24%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results21%
- Important results61%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually48%
- About half the time37%
- Less than half the time11%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important34%
- Very important30%
- Important25%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day36%
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day58%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never13%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Every day41%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Never15%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day49%
- Once a week or more but not every day23%
- Never20%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day55%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Never22%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day60%
- Never27%
Time Pressure
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day47%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually41%
- More than half the time20%
- Less than half the time32%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day41%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a month or more but not every week27%
- Never13%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important31%
- Very important26%
- Important24%
- Not important at all16%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day35%
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)17%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)53%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)11%
- I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)13%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually27%
- More than half the time24%
- About half the time15%
- Less than half the time32%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day27%
- Once a month or more but not every week34%
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important31%
- Very important26%
- Not important at all29%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious23%
- Very serious21%
- Serious17%
- Fairly serious27%
- Not serious at all12%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Every day21%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week20%
- Once a year or more but not every month25%
- Never14%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important21%
- Very important31%
- Important11%
- Not important at all27%
Conflict Situations
- Every day24%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month38%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Continually or almost continually27%
- About half the time18%
- Less than half the time52%
Exposed to High Places
- Once a week or more but not every day27%
- Once a month or more but not every week28%
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never14%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day33%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never25%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day18%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Never43%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Continually or almost continually17%
- About half the time24%
- Less than half the time42%
- Never16%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Every day13%
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never36%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Continually or almost continually15%
- More than half the time12%
- Less than half the time54%
- Never15%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated25%
- Moderately automated20%
- Slightly automated23%
- Not at all automated29%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive25%
- Moderately competitive22%
- Slightly competitive20%
- Not at all competitive32%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a month or more but not every week36%
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never23%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month23%
- Never40%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Every day16%
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never50%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day17%
- Never69%
Public Speaking
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never53%
Spend Time Sitting
- Less than half the time83%
- Never12%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never63%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)25%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)72%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never90%

Typical Education Levels Reported

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

Post-secondary certificate
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Operating system software
Apple macOS, Handheld computer device software, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Video creation and editing software
Loom, YouTube
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD, Computer aided design and drafting software CADD, Dassault Systemes CATIA, PTC Creo Parametric
Electronic mail software
IBM Notes, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook
Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software, Database software, Yardi software
Word processing software
Google Docs, Microsoft Word
Project management software
Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Industrial control software
Digital direct control DDC energy management software, Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Development environment software
National Instruments LabVIEW
Video conferencing software
FaceTime
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software
Desktop communications software
Eko
Facilities management software
Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Dropbox
Instant messaging software
GroupMe
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Web page creation and editing software
Facebook
Calendar and scheduling software
Computerized time management systems

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.

Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Perform basic equipment maintenance.
Repair structural components.
Maintain work equipment or machinery.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
Develop equipment or component configurations.
Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.

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Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
Align equipment or machinery.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Estimate costs for labor or materials.
Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
Operate welding equipment.
Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks.
Remove snow.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Lay out work according to specifications.
Plan work procedures.
Measure distances or dimensions.
Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
Clean work areas.
Fabricate parts or components.
Supervise employees.
Train others in operational procedures.
Assemble structural components.
Paint surfaces or equipment.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Building Maintenance Repairer (Ex. Title: Maintenance Repairer, Building)
Industrial Maintenance Repairer
Maintenance Repairer, Build
Maintenance Repairer, Industrial
Marine Services Technician
Pipeline Corrosion Technician
Pipeline Mechanical Technician

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