Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 3.88 | 08/2018 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.62 | 08/2018 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 3.62 | 08/2018 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.5 | 08/2018 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.5 | 08/2018 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2018 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment. | Core | 64 | 08/2018 |
| Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid. | Core | 63 | 08/2018 |
| Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions. | Core | 62 | 08/2018 |
| Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems. | Core | 64 | 08/2018 |
| Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds. | Core | 65 | 08/2018 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.0 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.12 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.65 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.48 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |