Description
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Independence
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Independence
- Dependability
- Persistence
Tasks
- Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
- Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
- Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
- Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
Work Activities
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Working with Computers
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Detailed Work Activities
- 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.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- 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.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Technology Skills
- Electronic mail software
- Presentation software
- Operating system software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Web platform development software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Finger Dexterity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Repairing
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mechanical
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Brocade Certified Layer 4-7 EngineerCertifying Organization
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Certified Audio Video Distribution TechnicianCertifying Organization
ETA International
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - ComputerCertifying Organization
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Nokia Network Routing Specialist IICertifying Organization
Nokia
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $41,488 |
| Median (50%) | $50,450 |
| High (90%) | $72,890 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $50,806 |
| Mid Level | $65,076 |
| Senior Level | $80,553 |
| Expert Level | $124,113 |
Employability
There are currently 85,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 84,000 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -2%
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