United States
7441- Residential and commercial installers and servicers
Canada NOC:
7441
Job Title:
Residential and commercial installers and servicers
Job Description:
Workers in this unit group install and service a wide variety of interior and exterior prefabricated products such as windows, doors, electrical appliances, water heaters, fences, play structures and septic and irrigation systems at residential, commercial or institutional properties. They are employed by companies specializing in specific product installation and service.
Main Duties:
Installers and servicers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
Read blueprints or work order specifications to determine layout and installation procedures
Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
Install, repair and service interior prefabricated products such as doors, windows, kitchen cupboards, bathroom vanities, water heaters and household appliances using hand and power tools
Install, repair and service exterior prefabricated products such as siding, shutters, awnings, fencing, decks, septic and irrigation systems, signs and play structures using hand and power tools.
Employment Requirements:
Some secondary school education is usually required.
On-the-job training and several months of related installing, repairing or servicing experience are usually required.
A driver's licence may be required.
Additional Inormation:
There is some mobility among the various types of installers and servicers in this unit group.
Classified Elsewhere:
Appliance servicers and repairers (7332)
Central air conditioner installers (in 7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics)
Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (7252)
Supervisors of workers in this unit group (in 7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)
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Source Of Info:
National Occupation Classification, (2011)
Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
February 2012,
Catalogue no. 12-583-X
