[Core] [168% incumbents] Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Core] [168% incumbents] Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.
  DWAs: Develop equipment or component configurations.

[Core] [168% incumbents] Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.
  DWAs: Assemble structural components.

[Core] [167% incumbents] Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  DWAs: Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [167% incumbents] Align and balance new equipment after installation.
  DWAs: Align equipment or machinery.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
  DWAs: Perform basic equipment maintenance. | Repair structural components.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
  DWAs: Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.
  DWAs: Estimate costs for labor or materials.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
  DWAs: Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.
  DWAs: Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
  DWAs: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
  DWAs: Plan work procedures. | Lay out work according to specifications.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
  DWAs: Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.
  DWAs: Clean work areas.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.
  DWAs: Train others in operational procedures. | Supervise employees.

[Core] [166% incumbents] Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
  DWAs: Paint surfaces or equipment.

[Supplemental] [166% incumbents] Assemble boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools.
  DWAs: Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.

[Core] [165% incumbents] Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [165% incumbents] Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
  DWAs: Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | Repair electrical circuits or wiring.

[Core] [165% incumbents] Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
  DWAs: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

[Core] [165% incumbents] Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
  DWAs: Fabricate parts or components.

[Supplemental] [165% incumbents] Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
  DWAs: Install machine or equipment replacement parts. | Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Supplemental] [165% incumbents] Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal.
  DWAs: Remove snow. | Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks.

[Supplemental] [165% incumbents] Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
  DWAs: Operate welding equipment.

[Supplemental] [165% incumbents] Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.
  DWAs: Install insulation in equipment or structures.

[Core] [164% incumbents] Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
  DWAs: Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. | Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Supplemental] [164% incumbents] Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
  DWAs: Measure distances or dimensions.

[EMERGING:New] Use drones for inspecting roofs, gutters, and other hard-to-reach areas of buildings.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.03 lvl:4.37) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:3.69 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Building and Construction (imp:3.68 lvl:4.43) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mathematics (imp:3.35 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:3.07 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.92 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.62 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.52 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Education and Training (imp:2.37 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Design (imp:2.35 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.30 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.26 lvl:2.08) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.14 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Transportation (imp:2.05 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Physics (imp:1.88 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:1.88 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Law and Government (imp:1.84 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Chemistry (imp:1.82 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.78 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:1.73 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.70 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:1.63 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.51 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:1.39 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Biology (imp:1.35 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.31 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Visualization (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Reaction Time (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.55 lvl:4.47) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.48 lvl:4.43) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.36 lvl:5.10) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.32 lvl:5.13) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Getting Information (imp:4.25 lvl:3.86) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.17 lvl:3.63) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.16 lvl:4.12) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.16 lvl:5.29) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.09 lvl:5.09) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.06 lvl:4.64) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.02 lvl:5.23) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.00 lvl:4.44) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.99 lvl:3.81) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.93 lvl:4.69) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.87 lvl:4.66) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.77 lvl:4.84) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.67 lvl:3.82) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Processing Information (imp:3.61 lvl:3.56) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.50 lvl:3.35) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.50 lvl:3.51) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.45 lvl:3.65) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.43 lvl:3.03) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.39 lvl:3.46) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.37 lvl:4.14) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.28 lvl:3.17) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.28 lvl:3.17) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.25 lvl:3.45) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.19 lvl:3.04) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.17 lvl:3.56) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.13 lvl:3.30) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.97 lvl:2.79) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.95 lvl:2.99) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.93 lvl:2.94) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.80 lvl:3.22) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.77 lvl:2.60) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.76) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.68 lvl:2.51) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.68 lvl:2.69) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.46 lvl:2.41) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.33 lvl:1.85) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.03 lvl:1.65) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.25) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.74) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:1.45) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.29) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.19) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:1.12) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.12) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.02) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.98) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.94) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.74) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.52) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:0.44) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.25) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.18) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.10) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.08) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Equipment Selection (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 1,529,700
  annual_median    : $49,590
  annual_pct10     : $35,350
  annual_pct25     : $40,840
  annual_pct75     : $62,620
  annual_pct90     : $77,180
  annual_mean      : $53,780
  hourly_median    : $23.84

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($60,310)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($23,220)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.597x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:  323,560  median: $  48,360
  Manufacturing                            emp:  206,760  median: $  61,500
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  175,200  median: $  50,550
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  133,570  median: $  39,660
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  122,990  median: $  48,500
  Educational Services                     emp:  114,460  median: $  50,270
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   86,380  median: $  47,870
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   58,980  median: $  64,250
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   54,360  median: $  45,970
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   52,120  median: $  42,820

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:  323,560  median: $  48,360
  Manufacturing                            emp:  206,760  median: $  61,500
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  175,200  median: $  50,550
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  133,570  median: $  39,660
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  122,990  median: $  48,500
  Educational Services                     emp:  114,460  median: $  50,270
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   86,380  median: $  47,870
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   58,980  median: $  64,250
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   54,360  median: $  45,970
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   52,120  median: $  42,820

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:00:15.511572Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Maintenance (similarity: 0.4400)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maintenance
  QID: Q1043452
  Extract: The technical meaning of maintenance involves functional checks, servicing, repairing or replacing of necessary devices, equipment, machinery, building infrastructure and supporting utilities in industrial, business, and residential installations. Terms such as "predictive" or "planned" maintenance 

  Title: Handyman (similarity: 0.2128)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handyman
  QID: Q1552579
  Extract: A handyman, also known as a handyperson or handyworker, maintenance worker, maintenance man, repairman, repair worker, or repair technician, is a person who is knowledgeable in skills such as basic carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical wiring and property maintenance. They can perform a wide range o

  Title: Auto mechanic (similarity: 0.1923)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_mechanic
  QID: Q706835
  Extract: An auto mechanic is a mechanic who services and repairs automobiles, sometimes specializing in one or more automobile brands or sometimes working with any brand. In fixing cars, their main role is to diagnose and repair the problem accurately. Seasoned auto repair shops start with a (Digital) Inspec

  Title: Right to repair (similarity: 0.3704)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_repair
  QID: Q108837947
  Extract: 
Right to repair is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely maintain, repair, or modify products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment.

  Title: Steeplejack (similarity: 0.2400)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steeplejack
  QID: Q1097724
  Extract: A steeplejack is a craftsman who scales tall buildings and structures to carry out repairs or maintenance. They are sometimes also involved in new construction, as well as demolition.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, knowledge areas, and work activities. Strong employment statistics and clear industry distribution support market intelligence conclusions.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:50:12.754248+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,783
tokens_output        : 4,283
cost_usd             : $0.047024
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found; closest semantic neighbor 'Maintenance' (0.440 similarity) provides general context about functional checks, servicing, and repairs. The occupation's multi-skilled nature spans multiple specialized trades without a single definitive Wikipedia entry.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
General maintenance and repair workers perform multi-skilled maintenance combining mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC work to keep buildings and equipment operational. These versatile technicians troubleshoot problems, repair malfunctions, and conduct preventive maintenance across multiple trades within commercial, residential, and industrial facilities. They serve as the backbone of facility operations, preventing costly breakdowns through proactive maintenance and emergency repairs.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with inspecting equipment and reviewing maintenance schedules to prioritize repair tasks. Workers diagnose mechanical problems by testing machinery, checking blueprints and repair manuals, then selecting appropriate tools like hammers, drills, wrenches, or specialized equipment. They may repair wooden structures in the morning, troubleshoot HVAC systems at midday, and fix plumbing issues in the afternoon, requiring seamless transitions between different trades. Documentation includes recording repair procedures, estimating material costs, and maintaining detailed logs of maintenance activities. Communication with supervisors and building occupants occurs throughout the day to coordinate work and minimize disruptions.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful general maintenance workers combine strong mechanical aptitude with versatile problem-solving abilities, as evidenced by high importance ratings for mechanical knowledge (4.0) and critical thinking skills (3.2). They excel at information ordering and possess steady hands with precise manual dexterity, essential for detailed repair work across multiple trades. These professionals demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, crucial traits when facility operations depend on their work. The realistic-conventional RIASEC profile (R:7.00, C:4.17) indicates individuals who prefer hands-on technical work with structured procedures, while remaining adaptable enough to switch between carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical tasks within a single workday.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most general maintenance workers enter through post-secondary certificates in trades like construction, mechanics, or repair technologies (63.0% of workers), while others begin with high school diplomas (24.9%) and learn through apprenticeships or on-the-job training. Job Zone 3 classification indicates medium preparation requiring 1-2 years of vocational training or work experience in related fields. Entry-level positions often start as maintenance helpers before advancing to independent repair responsibilities.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically progresses from general maintenance to specialized trades like industrial machinery mechanics, millwrights, or facilities supervisors. Experienced workers may transition into maintenance management roles, become specialized technicians in specific industries, or start independent repair businesses. The multi-skilled foundation provides pathways into related occupations including plumbing, electrical work, or HVAC specialization with additional certification.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
General maintenance workers represent a large, stable occupation with 1,529,700 employed nationwide and a median annual salary of $49,590 according to BLS OEWS May 2025. Geographic variation is significant, ranging from $23,220 in Puerto Rico to $60,310 in the District of Columbia, representing a 2.60x differential. Real estate and rental industries employ the largest numbers (323,560), followed by manufacturing (206,760) and government facilities (175,200). The occupation shows consistent demand across economic cycles as facility maintenance remains essential regardless of economic conditions. Emerging technology integration, including drone inspections for hard-to-reach areas, suggests evolving skill requirements while maintaining core mechanical competencies.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Automation risk is low to moderate as the work requires complex problem-solving, manual dexterity, and adaptability across multiple trades that resist full automation. While diagnostic tools and smart building systems may enhance efficiency, the hands-on nature of mechanical repairs and the need for situational judgment in diverse facility environments provides protection against technological displacement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance ratings for mechanical knowledge (4.0), troubleshooting abilities, and equipment maintenance skills, with similar transferable skills in repairing and complex problem solving.
    data: mechanical knowledge 4.0 importance
    data: troubleshooting 3.8 level
    data: equipment maintenance 3.9 level
  [task_similarity] Millwrights (49-9044.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations involve aligning and balancing equipment after installation, inspecting machinery to diagnose malfunctions, and repairing mechanical equipment using similar tools and precision work.
    data: align and balance new equipment task
    data: inspect machinery to diagnose malfunctions
    data: arm-hand steadiness 3.9 importance
  [knowledge_overlap] Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: General maintenance workers perform pipe fitting duties and require building and construction knowledge (3.7 importance), overlapping with plumbing trades' core competencies.
    data: pipe fitting mentioned in description
    data: building and construction knowledge 3.7 importance
  [career_pathway] Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (49-9098.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Helper positions serve as entry points into general maintenance roles, sharing foundational maintenance skills and providing stepping stones to independent repair responsibilities.
    data: job zone 3 medium preparation
    data: post-secondary certificate 63.0%
    data: maintenance helper career entry
  [riasec_cluster] Boilermakers (47-2011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share the realistic-conventional RIASEC profile emphasizing hands-on mechanical work with structured procedures and precision craftsmanship.
    data: R:7.00, C:4.17 RIASEC profile
    data: mechanical knowledge emphasis
    data: precision hand work

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['maintenance worker', 'general maintenance', 'building maintenance', 'maintenance technician', 'maintenance mechanic', 'repair worker', 'facilities maintenance', 'building mechanic']
  exclude_keywords : ['specialized mechanic', 'single trade', 'automotive', 'aircraft', 'electronics']
  title_patterns   : ['maintenance', 'repair', 'building', 'facilities', 'general']
  common_variations: ['maintenance tech', 'maintenance specialist', 'building engineer', 'facilities tech', 'maintenance repairer', 'building services', 'environmental maintenance', 'equipment maintenance']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'maintenance', 'repair', 'mechanical', 'tools', 'principles', 'structures', 'problems', 'materials', 'control', 'objects', 'procedures', 'includes', 'machinery', 'electrical', 'ideas', 'activities', 'devices']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  64  0.02160  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  dwas:31%  onet_tasks:20%
tendency                   42  0.01418  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:2%  wikipedia:2%
maintenance                37  0.01249  inference            inference:38%  wikipedia:24%  onet_tasks:19%
repair                     36  0.01215  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:31%  inference:28%  wikipedia:22%
mechanical                 19  0.00641  inference            inference:37%  onet_dimensions:26%  dwas:26%
tools                      16  0.00540  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  onet_dimensions:31%  inference:12%
principles                 16  0.00540  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
structures                 14  0.00473  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:43%  onet_dimensions:36%  dwas:7%
problems                   14  0.00473  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:14%  inference:14%
materials                  14  0.00473  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  dwas:21%  onet_tasks:7%
control                    13  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:8%
objects                    13  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:8%
procedures                 13  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:23%  inference:15%
includes                   13  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
machinery                  11  0.00371  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:45%  dwas:27%  inference:18%
electrical                 11  0.00371  dwas                 dwas:27%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:18%
ideas                      11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  wikipedia:9%  inference:9%
devices                    10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:30%  wikipedia:20%
hand                       10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:30%
machines                   10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:30%
problem                    10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  wikipedia:10%
techniques                 10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
building                    9  0.00304  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:33%  inference:22%
actions                     9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
rules                       9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
needs                       9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
resources                   9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operate                     8  0.00270  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:25%
buildings                   8  0.00270  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  wikipedia:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
components                  8  0.00270  dwas                 dwas:88%  onet_tasks:12%
services                    8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                 8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
production                  8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%