Home Appliance Repairers

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

Tasks Include:

Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.
Clean and reinstall parts.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: -3.6%

National: +0.8%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$47,170.00

State

$48,560.00

Regional

Home Appliance Repairers

Description

Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

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Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 68.97%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 20.34%
Less than a High School Diploma = 7.62%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 3.08%

Related Work Experience

None = 34.31%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 31.34%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 13.68%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 7.49%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 7.35%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 2.92%
Over 10 years = 2.92%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 29.35%
Up to and including 1 month = 16.12%
None = 15.23%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 14.39%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 8.06%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 7.88%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 3.14%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 2.92%
Over 10 years = 2.92%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 23.74%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 20.78%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 18.92%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 10.79%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 7.88%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 7.62%
None or short demonstration = 7.35%
Over 10 years = 2.92%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.
Clean and reinstall parts.
Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary.
Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers.
Clean, lubricate, and touch up minor defects on newly installed or repaired appliances.
Level refrigerators, adjust doors, and connect water lines to water pipes for ice makers and water dispensers, using hand tools.
Set appliance thermostats, and check to ensure that they are functioning properly.
Level washing machines and connect hoses to water pipes, using hand tools.
Respond to emergency calls for problems such as gas leaks.
Install appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves.
Contact supervisors or offices to receive repair assignments.
Light and adjust pilot lights on gas stoves, and examine valves and burners for gas leakage and specified flame.
Test and examine gas pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty connections, and to determine the pressure and flow of gas.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Assemble new or reconditioned appliances.
Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems.
Install gas pipes and water lines to connect appliances to existing gas lines or plumbing.
Measure, cut, and thread pipe, and connect it to feeder lines and equipment or appliances, using rules and hand tools.
Take measurements to determine if appliances will fit in installation locations, performing minor carpentry work when necessary to ensure proper installation.

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
76.75	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.
75.00	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
61.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
60.25	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.
60.00	Administrative	Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
59.00	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
54.50	Sales and Marketing	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.
50.00	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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Skills

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Repairing	Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
68.75	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
65.50	Equipment Maintenance	Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
65.50	Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
62.50	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
62.50	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
62.50	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
59.50	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.
53.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
53.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
50.00	Installation	Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
50.00	Equipment Selection	Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
50.00	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
50.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
50.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
72.00	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.
68.75	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.
68.75	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
68.75	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.
68.75	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.
68.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.50	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
56.25	Extent Flexibility	The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
56.25	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
56.25	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).
53.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
53.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
50.00	Fluency of Ideas	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).
50.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
50.00	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.
50.00	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.
50.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
50.00	Static Strength	The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50.00	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
50.00	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.
50.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
50.00	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
77.75	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
76.75	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
76.75	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
76.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
75.75	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
74.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
69.50	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.
69.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
64.50	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.
64.25	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.
61.75	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
59.50	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
59.00	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
58.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
58.00	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
57.25	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
57.00	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
55.50	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
55.50	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
55.25	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.
54.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
51.00	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
91.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
86.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
84.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
80.50	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
75.25	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.
75.25	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
74.00	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
71.50	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
71.25	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
70.75	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
70.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
67.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
64.50	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
60.75	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
50.00	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
61.17	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
55.50	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.
50.00	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
97.80	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
96.80	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
94.60	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
93.00	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
91.80	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
90.80	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
88.60	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
84.40	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
84.00	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
82.40	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
82.00	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
80.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
80.20	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
77.80	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
77.40	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
77.40	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
74.80	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
74.20	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
73.60	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
71.60	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
71.40	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
71.20	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
69.80	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
69.00	Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling	How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
65.40	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
65.00	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
64.40	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
62.80	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
61.80	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
61.60	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
61.20	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
60.80	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
60.80	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
59.40	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
57.80	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
57.40	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
54.60	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
54.00	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
52.60	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
51.80	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
51.00	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$31,100.00	$47,170.00	$59,240.00
Virginia	$32,780.00	$48,560.00	$59,940.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	$35,990.00	$49,550.00	$60,630.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$37,770.00	$48,030.00	$57,580.00
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	$39,500.00	$49,740.00	$61,740.00
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$38,940.00	$49,450.00	$59,450.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	$38,630.00	$54,590.00	$64,540.00
Piedmont Workforce	$37,520.00	$47,180.00	$59,230.00
Shenandoah Valley	$35,400.00	$45,770.00	$55,110.00
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	$33,510.00	$43,850.00	$51,230.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	37,500	37,800	+0.8%
Virginia	1,454	1,401	-3.6%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	4.0
Getting Information	4.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Handling and Moving Objects	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Performing General Physical Activities	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	3.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Analyzing Data or Information	3.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.0
Training and Teaching Others	3.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Working with Computers	3.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.0
Thinking Creatively	3.0
Selling or Influencing Others	3.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.5
Developing and Building Teams	2.5
Coaching and Developing Others	2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.5
Performing Administrative Activities	2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	2.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.5
Staffing Organizational Units	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0

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Titles

Air-Conditioner Window Unit Installer-Servicer
Appliance Adjuster
Appliance Installer
Appliance Repairer
Appliance Service Technician
Appliance Technician
Appliance Worker
Automatic Washer Mechanic
Certified Appliance Service Technician
Customer Service Representative
Electric Appliance Installer
Electric Razor Mechanic
Electric Shaver Mechanic
Electric Stove Installer
Electric Stove Mechanic
Electric Tool Repairer
Electrical Appliance Mechanic
Electrical Appliance Repairer
Electrical Appliance Servicer
Electrical Appliance Servicer Apprentice
Electrical Mechanical Technician
Field Service Representative
Gas Appliance Adjuster
Gas Appliance Installer
Gas Appliance Mechanic
Gas Appliance Repairer
Gas Appliance Servicer
Gas Technician
Home Appliance Dryer and Washer Mechanic
Home Appliance Installer
Home Appliance Washing Machine Mechanic
Home Appliances Mechanic
Household Appliance Installer
Household Appliance Mechanic
Household Appliance Repairer
Household Appliances Service Technician
Household Refrigeration Mechanic
Household Refrigerator Mechanic
Microwave Household Appliances Technician
Range Mechanic
Refrigerator Repairman
Repair Technician
Room Cooler Installer
Service Manager
Service Technician
Sewing Machine Mechanic
Stove Installer
Stove Mechanic
Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic
Vacuum Cleaner Repair Person
Vacuum Cleaner Repairer
Vacuum Repairer
Washer Repairman
Washing Machine Installer
Washing Machine Repairer
Window Air Conditioner Installer
Window Unit Air Conditioning Mechanic

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