Compare Electricians & Maintenance and Repair Workers, General District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Electricians $96,900
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,700

Similar skills & knowledge

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Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Electricians
Electricians

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Electricians
Electricians

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Electricians
Electricians

13 related certifications

Certification for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

16 related certifications

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