Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics

in California

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment. [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)

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Skills	Importance	Competence Level
Equipment Maintenance	90	52
Problem Identification	90	52
Product Inspection	77	50
Repairing	97	62
Troubleshooting	87	52

Employment Projections

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Area	Estimated Year - Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	2,400	2,600	200	8.3	2,690

Wages

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Area	Time Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
			25th	Median	75th
California	2023	$23.83	$17.87	$21.96	$26.93

Education

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Workers must have a Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs

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The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics

Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange

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