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You Are Here: Vermont Department of Labor ELMIOccupation ProfileHelpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
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ELMI Occupation Profile - Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
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| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
| (O*NET 49-9098.00, SOC 49-9098) |
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What they do
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Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
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HVAC Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Helper), HVAC Installation Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installation Helper), Maintenance Aide, Maintenance Helper, Mechanic Helper, Mechanic Repair Helper, Mechanic's Assistant, Technician's Helper
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Wages
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| Vermont - 2020 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 12.65 |
$26,310 |
| 25% |
$ 13.89 |
$28,890 |
| Median |
$ 15.94 |
$33,160 |
| 75% |
$ 18.68 |
$38,860 |
| 90% |
$ 21.89 |
$45,520 |
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| Average |
$ 16.51 |
$34,350 |
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Industries of Employment
| United States - 2018 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Specialty trade contractors
| 23% |
| 19% |
- Motor vehicle and parts dealers
| 10% |
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals
| 6% |
- Administrative and support services
| 5% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- 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.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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- Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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- Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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- Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
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- Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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- Concern for Others
Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
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Other Resources
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Projected Employment
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| Vermont |
| 2018 employment |
103 |
| 2028 employment |
105 |
Annual percent change
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0.2% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
14 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Short-term on-the-job training
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Job Zone
| Some Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require
over 3 months up to and including 1 year
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 0% |
| Associate's degree | | 25% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 41% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 32% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 2% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- 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.
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- 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.
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- Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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- 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.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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- 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.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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- 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 of materials.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
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- Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
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- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
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- Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
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- Connect electrical components or equipment.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
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- Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
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- Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
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- Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
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- Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
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