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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.25 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
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.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.25 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.25 | 07/2015 |
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.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. | Core | 81 | 07/2015 |
| Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas. | Core | 80 | 07/2015 |
| Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct spray over designated areas. | Core | 80 | 07/2015 |
| Identify lawn or plant diseases to determine the appropriate course of treatment. | Core | 79 | 07/2015 |
| Cover areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions. | Core | 80 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.37 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.58 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.84 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.93 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.52 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.06 | 11/2023 |