Compare Maintenance and Repair Workers, General & Solar Photovoltaic Installers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,700
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Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

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.

Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs.

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

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

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Very Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Typical Level Of Training

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Solar Photovoltaic Installers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

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

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Solar Photovoltaic Installers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

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

15 related certifications

Certification for Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Solar Photovoltaic Installers

8 related certifications

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