O*NET-SOC 49-9011.00

Mechanical Door Repairers

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.507/2015
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.2507/2015
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1207/2015
Installation2.B.3.d3.1207/2015
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.1207/2015
Speaking2.A.1.d3.1207/2015

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.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.8807/2015
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.8807/2015
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7507/2015
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.6207/2015
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.6207/2015
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.3807/2015

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.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.Core11107/2015
Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.Core11207/2015
Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.Core11107/2015
Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.Core11207/2015
Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.Core11107/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.8811/2023
Conventional3.8311/2023
Investigative1.7511/2023
Social1.4911/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.