Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

KNOWLEDGE

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


• 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.


• Public Safety and Security
  Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.


• Computers and Electronics
  Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

SKILLS

• Critical Thinking
  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.


• Repairing
  Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.


• Active Listening
  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.


• Equipment Maintenance
  Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.


• Judgment and Decision Making
  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

ABILITIES

• Near Vision
  The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).


• Oral Comprehension
  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.


• Problem Sensitivity
  The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.


• Oral Expression
  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.


• 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.

PERSONALITY

People interested in this work, will do well at jobs that need;