Occupation information for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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• Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
• Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
• Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
• Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
• Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
• Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
• Diagnose electrical problems and install and rewire electrical components.
• Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
• Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
• Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.

Tools:

• Hoists
• Levels
• Pneumatic hammer
• Power saws
• Screwdrivers

Technology:

• Computer aided design CAD software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

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