Compare Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators & Maintenance Workers, Machinery District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $81,000
Maintenance Workers, Machinery $48,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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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.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

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

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

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

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.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

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

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

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

2 related certifications

Certification for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

6 related certifications

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