Home Appliance Repairers

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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.
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• 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.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• 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.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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.
Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
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• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
• Collect payments for goods or services.
• Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
• Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Maintain repair or maintenance records.
Estimate costs for labor or materials.
Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
Train customers in the use of products.
Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
Level machines or equipment.
Connect hoses to equipment or piping.
Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Level machines or equipment.
Connect hoses to equipment or piping.
Install piping for installation or maintenance activities.
Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.
Install home appliances.
Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems.
Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards.
Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards.
Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
Install piping for installation or maintenance activities.
Measure distances or dimensions.
Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
Install home appliances.
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