Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.

Tasks Include:

Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.
Move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks.
Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed.
Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of plumbing fixtures.
Remove damaged exterior panels, repair and replace structural frame members, and seal leaks, using hand tools.
List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, and diagrams.
Confer with customers or read work orders to determine the nature and extent of damage to units.
Install, repair, and replace units, fixtures, appliances, and other items and systems in mobile and modular homes, prefabricated buildings, or travel trailers, using hand tools or power tools.
Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers.

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: No Data

National: -19.6%

Education

Less than a High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)

Median Earnings:

National

$38,980.00

State

$38,980.00

Regional

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Description

Career Cluster:

Architecture & Construction

Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Education

Required Level of Education

Less than a High School Diploma = 59.23%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 39.53%
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) = 1.24%

Related Work Experience

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 58.86%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 21.46%
None = 18.74%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 0.58%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 0.37%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None = 39.50%
Up to and including 1 month = 35.29%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 20.58%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 2.99%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 1.26%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.38%

On-the-Job Training

None or short demonstration = 37.69%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 36.16%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 20.95%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 3.75%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 0.88%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.38%
Over 10 years = 0.20%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.
Move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks.
Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed.
Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of plumbing fixtures.
Remove damaged exterior panels, repair and replace structural frame members, and seal leaks, using hand tools.
List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, and diagrams.
Confer with customers or read work orders to determine the nature and extent of damage to units.
Install, repair, and replace units, fixtures, appliances, and other items and systems in mobile and modular homes, prefabricated buildings, or travel trailers, using hand tools or power tools.
Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers.
Repair leaks in plumbing or gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, and hand tools.
Open and close doors, windows, and drawers to test their operation, trimming edges to fit, using jackplanes or drawknives.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances and light fixtures.
Refinish wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, and floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
84.25	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.
78.75	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.
76.00	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.
70.25	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
68.25	Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
64.75	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.
64.50	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
63.75	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
58.50	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
56.25	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
53.50	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.
51.00	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Skills

%	Subject	Description
68.75	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
68.75	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
68.75	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
65.50	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
62.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
62.50	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
62.50	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
59.50	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
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.
59.50	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
59.50	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
59.50	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
59.50	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
59.50	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
56.25	Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
56.25	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
53.00	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
53.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
53.00	Repairing	Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
53.00	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
50.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
50.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

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Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
84.50	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.
81.25	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
75.00	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.
75.00	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.
72.00	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.
72.00	Reaction Time	The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
72.00	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	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
68.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
68.75	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.
65.75	Static Strength	The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
65.75	Depth Perception	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.
65.75	Extent Flexibility	The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
62.50	Response Orientation	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.
62.50	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
62.50	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
62.50	Stamina	The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
59.50	Gross Body Equilibrium	The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
59.50	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
59.50	Wrist-Finger Speed	The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
59.50	Gross Body Coordination	The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
59.50	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
59.50	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
59.50	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
59.50	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).
59.50	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56.25	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).
56.25	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.
56.25	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
56.25	Rate Control	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.
56.25	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
53.25	Originality	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.
53.25	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
53.25	Spatial Orientation	The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
53.25	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.
53.25	Time Sharing	The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
53.25	Speed of Limb Movement	The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
50.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
50.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
50.00	Dynamic Strength	The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
50.00	Hearing Sensitivity	The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
50.00	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
93.25	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
91.25	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
90.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
90.25	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
90.00	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.
89.50	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.
89.25	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
88.25	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
87.00	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
86.75	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
85.75	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
83.75	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
82.50	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
82.00	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
81.75	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
80.75	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
80.50	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.
80.25	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.
79.75	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
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.
75.00	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
73.50	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
73.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
69.25	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
68.50	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
67.00	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
65.50	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
65.00	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
64.25	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
62.00	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
61.75	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
57.25	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	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.
56.25	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
54.00	Staffing Organizational Units	Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
53.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
51.25	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
50.25	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
49.75	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.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
89.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
83.25	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
78.00	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
78.00	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
78.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
78.00	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
77.75	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
77.75	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
77.75	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
77.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
75.00	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
71.75	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
68.75	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
68.00	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.
67.00	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
59.00	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
72.17	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.
66.67	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.
50.00	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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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
98.20	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
96.20	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
93.40	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
93.20	Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling	How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
90.80	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?
89.80	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?
88.60	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
87.80	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?
86.60	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
86.00	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?
85.00	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
84.80	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
84.60	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
84.40	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?
81.80	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
79.40	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?
78.60	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
78.60	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
78.40	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
76.80	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
76.60	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
76.20	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
75.80	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
75.20	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
75.00	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?
75.00	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
70.60	Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles	How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
68.40	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
68.00	Exposed to High Places	How often does this job require exposure to high places?
67.00	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
66.60	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
66.00	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?
64.00	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
61.60	In an Open Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
58.40	Exposed to Whole Body Vibration	How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
57.20	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
57.20	Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance	How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
56.40	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
53.00	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?
52.80	Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment	How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
51.20	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?

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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	$26,560.00	$38,980.00	$45,650.00
Virginia	$26,000.00	$38,980.00	$43,090.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
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

* 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)

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	3,300	2,700	-19.6%
Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

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
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	4.5
Performing General Physical Activities	4.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.5
Handling and Moving Objects	4.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	4.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.5
Getting Information	4.5
Developing and Building Teams	4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	4.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	4.0
Coaching and Developing Others	4.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Performing Administrative Activities	3.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	3.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	3.5
Selling or Influencing Others	3.5
Staffing Organizational Units	3.0
Processing Information	3.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.5
Analyzing Data or Information	2.5
Working with Computers	2.0

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Titles

Delivery Crew Worker
Finish Carpenter
Housetrailer Servicer
Manufactured Buildings Repairer
Master Craftsman
Mobile Home Installer
Mobile Home Laborer
Mobile Home Mechanic
Mobile Home Servicer
Mobile Home Set-Up Person
Mobile Home Technician
Mobile Homes Repairer
Modular Home Crew Member
Modular Set Crew Member
Set Up Technician
Truck Driver
Utility Worker

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