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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
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Median pay

$74,690
Median annual pay for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

1.3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

3,900
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

47,700
Estimated U.S. employment for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+600
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Monitoring
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Reading Comprehension
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Mechanical
  2. 2Engineering and Technology
  3. 3Public Safety and Security
  4. 4Computers and Electronics
  5. 5Customer and Personal Service
  6. 6Mathematics

Abilities

  1. 1Near Vision
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Problem Sensitivity
  4. 4Oral Expression
  5. 5Arm-Hand Steadiness
  6. 6Deductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Stress Tolerance
  6. 6Perseverance

Work activities

  1. 1Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  2. 2Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  3. 3Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  4. 4Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Telephone Conversations
  4. 4Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Representative tasks

  • Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
  • Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
  • Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
  • Calibrate instrumentation, such as meters, gauges, and regulators, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
  • Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
  • Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
  • Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
  • Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.

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