Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
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Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Sample of reported job titles:
A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer); HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic); HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist); HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech); Service Technician (Service Tech)
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Tasks
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Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
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Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
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Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
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Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
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Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.
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Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
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Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.
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Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
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Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
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Install or repair self-contained ground source heat pumps or hybrid ground or air source heat pumps to minimize carbon-based energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
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Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.
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Install auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, such as expansion or discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, or stokers.
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Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
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Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
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Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
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Install expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.
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Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
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Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
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Install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms.
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Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
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Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
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Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.
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Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
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Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions, and orders from stock.
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Supervise and instruct assistants.
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Lay out reference points for installation of structural and functional components, using measuring instruments.
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Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.
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Install or repair air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems.
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Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, and refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
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Test pipes, lines, components, and connections for leaks.
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Technology Skills
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Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD
; HVAC tools software
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Customer relationship management CRM software — Contact management systems
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Data base user interface and query software — Data logging software; Database software
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Document management software — Adobe Acrobat
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Electronic mail software — IBM Notes; Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Outlook
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software — SAP software
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Facilities management software — Computerized maintenance management system CMMS; Facility energy management software; Johnson Controls Metasys; ManagerPlus
; 2 more
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Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software
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Industrial control software — Alerton Ascent Compass; Building automation software; Honeywell WEBs-N4; Siemens APOGEE Building Automation Software
; 1 more
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Internet browser software
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Office suite software — Microsoft Office software
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Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
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Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
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Word processing software — Atlas Construction Business Forms; Microsoft Word
Hot Technologies are requirements most frequently included across all employer job postings.
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Work Activities
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Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical 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.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — 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 Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization — 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.
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Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
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Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — 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.
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Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
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Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
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Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
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Detailed Work Activities
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Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
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Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
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Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
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Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
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Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
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Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
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Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
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Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
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Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
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Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
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Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
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Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
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Braze metal parts or components.
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Connect electrical components or equipment.
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Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
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Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
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Measure distances or dimensions.
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Document operational activities.
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Maintain repair or maintenance records.
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Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
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Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
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Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.
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Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities.
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Train others in operational procedures.
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Lay out work according to specifications.
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Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
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Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
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Work Context
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Telephone — 73% responded “Every day.”
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Contact With Others — 62% responded “Constant contact with others.”
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Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 78% responded “Every day.”
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Face-to-Face Discussions — 72% responded “Every day.”
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Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 71% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
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Frequency of Decision Making — 53% responded “Every day.”
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Freedom to Make Decisions — 54% responded “A lot of freedom.”
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Structured versus Unstructured Work — 44% responded “Some freedom.”
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Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 44% responded “Important results.”
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Work With Work Group or Team — 53% responded “Very important.”
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Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 43% responded “Very important.”
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Exposed to Contaminants — 44% responded “Every day.”
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Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 56% responded “Every day.”
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Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 38% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
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Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 37% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
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Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 51% responded “Very high responsibility.”
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Spend Time Standing — 41% responded “More than half the time.”
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Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — 48% responded “Every day.”
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Deal With External Customers — 45% responded “Extremely important.”
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Electronic Mail — 47% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
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Exposed to High Places — 42% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
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Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 48% responded “Very high responsibility.”
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Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 39% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
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Time Pressure — 39% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
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Coordinate or Lead Others — 46% responded “Very important.”
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Consequence of Error — 35% responded “Very serious.”
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Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 39% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
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Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 48% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
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Physical Proximity — 60% responded “Moderately close (at arm's length).”
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Duration of Typical Work Week — 55% responded “40 hours.”
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Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 28% responded “Very important.”
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Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — 38% responded “Every day.”
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Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 41% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
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Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — 27% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
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Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — 29% responded “About half the time.”
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In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 53% responded “Every day.”
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Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — 49% responded “About half the time.”
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Outdoors, Under Cover — 38% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
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Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 35% responded “Less than half the time.”
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Level of Competition — 31% responded “Highly competitive.”
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Spend Time Walking and Running — 55% responded “About half the time.”
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Job Zone
- Title
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Related Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Job Zone Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
- SVP Range
- (6.0 to < 7.0)
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Training & Credentials
- State training
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- Local training
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- Certifications
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- State licenses
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Apprenticeship Opportunities
Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation:
- Air & Hydronic Balancing Technician
- Furnace Installer
- Furnace Installer & Repairer
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conidtioning (Ex. Tit: Heating&Air Cond. Inst/Ser)
- Oil Burner-Servicer & Installer
- Refrigeration Mechanic (Any Ind)
- Refrigeration Unit Repairer
Specific title(s) listed above are vetted by industry and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor for use in a Registered Apprenticeship Program.
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Skills
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Operations Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
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Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
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Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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Active Listening — 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.
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Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
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Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
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Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
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Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
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Knowledge
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Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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Customer and Personal Service — 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.
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Engineering and Technology — 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.
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Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Public Safety and Security — 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.
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Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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Physics — 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.
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Administration and Management — 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.
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Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
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Abilities
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Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Problem Sensitivity — 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.
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Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
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Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
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Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
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Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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Information Ordering — 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).
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Multilimb Coordination — 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.
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Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
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Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
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Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
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Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
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Perceptual Speed — 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.
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Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Trunk Strength — 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.
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Interests
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Realistic — 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.
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Conventional — 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.
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Work Values
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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.
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Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
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Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
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Work Styles
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Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
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Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
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Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
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Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
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Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
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Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
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Wages & Employment Trends
- Median wages (2023)
- $27.55 hourly, $57,300 annual
- State wages
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- Local wages
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- Employment (2023)
- 441,200 employees
- Projected growth (2023-2033)
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Much faster than average (9% or higher)
- Projected job openings (2023-2033)
- 42,500
- State trends
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- Top industries (2023)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data
external site and 2023-2033 employment projections
external site.
“Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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Job Openings on the Web
- State job openings
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- Local job openings
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