Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
Work Activities
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Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
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Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
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Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
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Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
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Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
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Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
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Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems.
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Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
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Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
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Respond to emergency calls for problems such as gas leaks.
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Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
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Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
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Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
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Test and examine gas pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty connections, and to determine the pressure and flow of gas.
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Light and adjust pilot lights on gas stoves, and examine valves and burners for gas leakage and specified flame.
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Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers.
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Contact supervisors or offices to receive repair assignments.
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Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.
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Level refrigerators, adjust doors, and connect water lines to water pipes for ice makers and water dispensers, using hand tools.
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Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary.
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Install gas pipes and water lines to connect appliances to existing gas lines or plumbing.
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Set appliance thermostats, and check to ensure that they are functioning properly.
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Install appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves.
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Level washing machines and connect hoses to water pipes, using hand tools.
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Take measurements to determine if appliances will fit in installation locations, performing minor carpentry work when necessary to ensure proper installation.
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Clean and reinstall parts.
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Clean, lubricate, and touch up minor defects on newly installed or repaired appliances.
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Measure, cut, and thread pipe, and connect it to feeder lines and equipment or appliances, using rules and hand tools.
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Assemble new or reconditioned appliances.
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Disassemble and reinstall existing kitchen cabinets, or assemble and install prefabricated kitchen cabinets and trim in conjunction with appliance installation.
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Hang steel supports from beams or joists to hold hoses, vents, and gas pipes in place.
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Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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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.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Education High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training 1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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