Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.38 | 08/2023 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.25 | 08/2023 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 08/2023 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.25 | 08/2023 |
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 3.25 | 08/2023 |
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 | 3.88 | 08/2023 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 08/2023 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2023 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.5 | 08/2023 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.25 | 08/2023 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.25 | 08/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, compressors, or air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools. | Core | 66 | 08/2023 |
| Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners. | Core | 64 | 08/2023 |
| Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels. | Core | 65 | 08/2023 |
| Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems. | Core | 65 | 08/2023 |
| Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly. | Core | 65 | 08/2023 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.65 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.24 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.25 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.09 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |