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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
(SOC Code : 49-9099)
in California

All installation, maintenance, and repair workers not listed separately.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) .
Occupational Wages[Top]
AreaYearPeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
25thMedian75th
California 20231st Qtr$24.67$18.53$22.57$28.63

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year-Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeTotal Job Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
California 2018 - 202825,50027,1001,6006.329,790

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Possible Licenses Required and Issuing Authority[Top]
License Title
License Authority
Portable Fire Extinguishers - Service PersonnelOffice of the State Fire Marshal
Engineering Division
Fireworks or Pyrotechnics Licensing
http://www.osfm.fire.ca.gov
Pole Installation and Maintenance Limited Specialty ContractorDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Contractors State License Board
License Information Center
http://www.cslb.ca.gov
Wood Tanks Limited Specialty ContractorDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Contractors State License Board
License Information Center
http://www.cslb.ca.gov

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)[Top]
Industry Title
Number of Employers in State of California
Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California
Building Finishing Contractors 15,2108.4%
Services to Buildings and Dwelli22,5997.0%
Other Specialty Trade Contractor11,0634.7%
Automotive Parts, Accessories, a8,9732.9%
Employment Services5,1102.9%
Automotive Repair and Maintenanc33,5662.1%
Machinery, Equipment, and Suppli7,2041.7%
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle2,7751.7%
Building Equipment Contractors 27,5411.6%
Consumer Goods Rental 1,8781.3%
Furniture and Home Furnishing Me1,1381.2%
Commercial and Industrial Machin2,4591.2%
Professional and Commercial Equi4,8911.2%
Textile Product Mills 9711.1%
Electronic Markets and Agents/Brokers 1,5861.1%
Management, Scientific, and Tech34,6771.1%
Personal and Household Goods Rep7,9101.0%
Navigational, Measuring, Electro1,5081.0%
Aerospace Product and Parts Manu6041.0%

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)
Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
Install and maintain geothermal plant electrical protection equipment.
Maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and control equipment in accordance with geothermal plant procedures.
Maintain, calibrate, or repair plant instrumentation, control, and electronic devices in geothermal plants.
Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.
Test water sources for factors such as flow volume and contaminant presence.

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Top Skills used in this Job
Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)
Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)
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.
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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