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Careers / Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
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Summary Description |
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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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Sample Job Titles |
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Air Conditioner Installer Helper |
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Air-Conditioner Window Unit Installer-Servicer Helper |
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Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic Helper |
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Apprentice/Lineman |
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Armature Winder Repair Helper |
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Assistant HVAC Mechanic |
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Automobile Body Repairer Helper |
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Automobile Mechanic Helper |
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Automotive Electrical Helper |
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Blacksmith Assistant |
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11. |
Blacksmith Helper |
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Building Equipment Operator (BEO) |
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Building Services Technician |
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14. |
Cable Splicer Helper |
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Car Mechanic Helper |
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Car Repairer Helper |
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Car Sander |
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Compressed Gas Equipment Service Mechanic Helper |
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19. |
Construction Equipment Mechanic Helper |
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Cooper Helper |
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Diesel Mechanic Helper |
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22. |
Diver Helper |
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23. |
Electrical Assistant |
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Electrical Maintenance Technician |
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Electrical/Instrument Technician (E/I Tech) |
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26. |
Electrician Technician |
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Elevator Constructor Helper |
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28. |
Elevator Repairer Helper |
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29. |
Environmental Control System Installer Servicer Helper |
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30. |
Facilities Locator |
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Facilities Maintenance Technician |
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32. |
Facilities Technician |
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33. |
Factory or Mill Maintenance Repairer Helper |
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34. |
Fire Equipment Inspector Helper |
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35. |
Furnace Mechanic Helper |
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36. |
Garage Helper |
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37. |
Gas Appliance Servicer Helper |
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38. |
Gas Fitter Helper |
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39. |
Gas Leak Inspector Helper |
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40. |
Gas Main Fitter Helper |
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41. |
Gas Meter Installer Helper |
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42. |
Gas Regulator Repairer Helper |
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43. |
General Laborer |
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44. |
General Maintenance Mechanic |
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Heating and Air-Conditioning Installer-Servicer Helper |
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Helper |
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Hot Air Furnace Installer and Repairer Helper |
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Hydroblaster |
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Hydroelectric Machinery Mechanic Helper |
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Industrial Gas Service Helper |
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Industrial Gas Servicer Helper |
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Industrial Maintenance Repairer Helper |
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Installation Helper |
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Installation Technician |
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Instrument Repairer Helper |
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Instrument Technician Helper |
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Laboratory Helper |
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58. |
Laborer |
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Last Repairer Helper |
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Lighting Technician |
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Locksmith Helper |
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Machinist Helper |
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Maintenance Aide |
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Maintenance Assistant |
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Maintenance Helper |
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66. |
Maintenance Man |
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Maintenance Mechanic |
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Maintenance Mechanic Helper |
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Maintenance Technician |
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Maintenance Worker |
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Mechanic |
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Mechanic Helper |
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Mechanic's Assistant |
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Mechanical Maintenance Worker |
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Mechanical System Technician |
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Meter Repairer Helper |
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Millwright Helper |
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Motorboat Mechanic Helper |
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Oil Burner Servicer and Installer Helper |
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Ordnance Artificer Helper |
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Outside Machinist Helper |
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Over Hauler Helper |
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Overhauler |
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Overhauler Helper |
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Paint Preparer |
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Physical Plant Employee |
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Pinsetter Mechanic Helper |
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88. |
Power Washer |
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Powerhouse Mechanic Helper |
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90. |
Pressure Washer |
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Protective Signal Installer Helper |
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Protective Signal Repairer Helper |
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Pump Servicer Helper |
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Refrigeration Mechanic Helper |
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Repair Armature Winder Helper |
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Repair or Installation Service Assistant |
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Repairer Helper |
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Rigger Helper |
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Rigging Helper |
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Salvager Helper |
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Sander |
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Service Planner |
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Service Station Helper |
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Sewing Machine Repairer Helper |
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Shop Helper |
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Signal Maintainer Helper |
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Skilled Helper |
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108. |
Solar Energy System Installer Helper |
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109. |
Spray Gun Repairer Helper |
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Street Light Repairer Helper |
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Street Light Servicer Helper |
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Streetcar Repairer Helper |
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Technician's Helper |
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114. |
Technician, Helper, Instrument |
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Television Installer Helper |
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Tractor Mechanic Helper |
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Trades Helper |
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Utility Worker |
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119. |
Veneer Clipper Helper |
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120. |
Wash Oil Pump Operator Helper |
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Washer Engineer Helper |
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Water and Gas Helper |
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Well Tender |
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124. |
Wet End Helper |
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125. |
Window Unit Air Conditioner Installer Helper |
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Job Tasks |
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Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
- Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
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Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
- Reassemble equipment after repair.
- Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
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Order new parts to maintain inventory.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
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Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
- Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
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Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
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Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
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Diagnose electrical problems and install and rewire electrical components.
- Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
- Repair electrical components.
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Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
- Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
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Adjust, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and machines, and assist more skilled workers with similar tasks.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintain work equipment or machinery.
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Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
- Connect hoses to equipment or piping.
- Connect electrical components or equipment.
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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.
- Clean work areas.
- Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
- Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
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Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
- Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
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Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
- Assemble structural components.
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Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
- Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
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Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
- Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
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Design, weld, and fabricate parts, using blueprints or other mechanical plans.
- Fabricate parts or components.
- Operate welding equipment.
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Work Activities |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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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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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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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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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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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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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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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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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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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Interesting Fact |
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The average American will hold 10 different jobs by the time they are 36. |
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